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Dillard University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

New Orleans, LA

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$17,410

Avg tuition

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About Dillard University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Methodist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Dillard University is a small private university located on an urban campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,202, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The university offers 21 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $17,410.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

55% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Not required or recommended

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1120

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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1k

Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

Black

87%

Unknown

8%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

2%

White

0%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

77%

Socio-economic diversity

73% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

73%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

73%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,387
State Grant Aid $3,946
Institution Grant Aid $9,193
Pell Grant Aid $5,004

Financial Outlook

$31k

Average student debt after graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

13

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.