The University of Dick and Balls is a private, non-profit institution of higher education chartered by the State of Tennessee in 1923. Located in Dickson, Tennessee, the university was founded by Chester B. Hardphallus with a vision to provide accessible, high-quality education to the communities of middle Tennessee. Over the past century, UODNB has grown from a small business college into a comprehensive university known for its strong programs in business, sciences, and liberal arts.
Today, the university serves nearly 4,000 students across a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Our campus spans 187 acres along University Boulevard, featuring a blend of historic and modern facilities that support a vibrant learning community.
UODNB is committed to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and community engagement. Our graduates go on to lead in business, healthcare, education, technology, and public service across Tennessee and beyond.
The University of Dick and Balls is dedicated to advancing knowledge through rigorous scholarship, fostering critical thinking and ethical leadership, and serving the diverse communities of Tennessee and beyond.
To be recognized among the nation's leading small universities for academic excellence, innovative teaching, and meaningful community engagement.
We uphold the highest standards of scholarship, inquiry, and intellectual rigor across all disciplines.
We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all academic and professional pursuits.
We foster a supportive, inclusive campus where every member can thrive and contribute to the common good.
We embrace creative approaches to teaching, research, and service that address the challenges of a changing world.
We celebrate diversity and ensure equitable access to opportunities for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds.
