Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · Private
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Dillard University admitted 55.2% of applicants university-wide (3,417 of 6,188).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 55.2% | 3,417 | 6,188 |
| Men | 48.2% | 684 | 1,419 |
| Women | 58.4% | 2,733 | 4,679 |
Of 3,417 admitted students, 326 enrolled (9.5% yield).
Dillard University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 970–1100
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–23
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.31–3.31
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Dillard University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $35,310/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,410 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,900 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $35,310/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $19,819 |
| $30k–48k | $21,094 |
| $48k–75k | $23,224 |
| $75k–110k | $26,032 |
| Over $110k | $27,019 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Dillard University Merit Scholarship — $8,000-$12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dillard University Academic Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Dillard University Grant — $6,000 - $10,000 (Need Based)
- Dillard University Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Dillard University Merit Scholarship — $8,000-$12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dillard University Academic Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Dillard University Grant — $6,000 - $10,000 (Need Based)
- Dillard University Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
Dillard University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement (3-5 paragraph essay)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement (3-5 paragraph essay)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Dillard University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Dillard University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $39,196
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 43.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $31,000
- At graduation
Dillard University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #156
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (14%), Visual & performing arts (14%), Biological & life sciences (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 61% of class sections have under 20 students.
Dillard University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.