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Dillard University
New Orleans,
LA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate80%
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About Dillard University
Founded in 1869 in New Orleans, Dillard University is a four-year liberal arts HBCU that has served as an engine of social mobility and equity. A member of the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ, the Dillard community is guided by the motto “Ex Fide, Fortis,” where strength and courage are drawn from faith and confidence. True to its mission, Dillard “cultivates leaders who live ethically, think and communicate precisely, and act courageously to make the world a better place.”
Dillard University is a private, religious university in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Dillard University was founded in 1869. The university enrolls around 1,224 students a year, including 1,228 undergraduate students.
Dillard University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Dillard University. Dillard University admitted 80% of all applicants in 2021. In 2021, 5,052 students applied to Dillard University and 4,036 were admitted.
| Dillard University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 10% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Dillard University is located in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana,.
If you want to see Dillard University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to New Orleans, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Dillard University and New Orleans are like without leaving home.
College Info
Dillard University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Dillard University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Dillard University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Dillard University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
990 - 1145
Math SAT Range
478 - 583
Reading SAT Range
510 - 593
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1145 and Above
Good
990 to 1145
Avg
990 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Dillard University students is 1030. Applicants with SAT scores of 1145 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Dillard University, while applicants with SAT scores between 990 to 1145 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 990 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Dillard University.
Dillard University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$34,380
In State$34,380
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$19,194
$19,194
Fees
$3,400
$3,400
Housing
$11,786
$11,786
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Dillard University is like? There are approximately 1,224 students enrolled at Dillard University, including 1,228 undergraduate students and -4 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 54% percent are from LA and 46% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time5%
Part Time54%
In State46%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,224
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
80%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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