Dillard University

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Dillard University reported a 40.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Dillard University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in New Orleans, LA, with an SAT reference of 1050 and an ACT reference of 20. The historical average net price is $22,094 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

40.5%

8,065 applicants

SAT reference

1050

Combined score

ACT reference

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,094

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Dillard University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)97610501202
ACT (composite, 1–36)192023

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

44.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,063

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Dillard University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$19,819
$30,001 – $48,000$21,094
$48,001 – $75,000$23,224
$75,001 – $110,000$26,032
$110,000+$27,019

Top Majors at Dillard University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts30
Business, Management & Marketing29
Health Professions28
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice19
Biological & Biomedical Sciences18
Psychology14
Social Sciences13
Communication & Journalism9
Computer & Information Sciences6
Physical Sciences5

Financial Aid at Dillard University

About Dillard University

Official website: https://www.dillard.edu/

Admissions: https://www.dillard.edu/admissions-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Dillard University

What is the acceptance rate at Dillard University?

Dillard University reported a 40% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 8,065. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Dillard University?

The historical 40% acceptance rate suggests Dillard University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Dillard University?

The imported historical records for Dillard University include an SAT reference value of 1050 and an ACT reference value of 20. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Dillard University?

The stored historical average net price at Dillard University is $22,094 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $17,515 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Dillard University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Dillard University is 44%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Dillard University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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