Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Dillard University
Dillard University is a private, historically black university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded in 1930, and incorporated earlier institutions founded as early as 1869 following the American Civil War. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church.
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42%
Acceptance
$22,094
Net price
1,063
Enrollment
43%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
42%
Acceptance rate
1,050
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$22,094
Average net price
$23,918
In-state tuition
$23,918
Out-of-state tuition
$13,543
Room & board
$1,300
Books & supplies
$39,202
Total cost of attendance
70%
Students receiving Pell grants
79%
Students with federal loans
$31,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$39,196
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$28,507
Median earnings (6 yrs)
43%
Graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
64%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,241
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,063
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Dillard University FAQ
Is Dillard University a public or private school?
Dillard University is a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, LA.
What is the acceptance rate at Dillard University?
Dillard University has an acceptance rate of 42%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Dillard University cost?
The average annual net price at Dillard University is $22,094 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $23,918.
What is the graduation rate at Dillard University?
About 43% of students at Dillard University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Dillard University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Dillard University students earn a median of $39,196 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Dillard University?
Admitted students at Dillard University have an average SAT score of 1,050 and an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Dillard University?
Dillard University enrolls about 1,063 students.
Campus
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