Overview
Student Population
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Online | dillard.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dillard University is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 5,783 prospective students applied, and 3,777 were granted admission. Of those admitted 311 enrolled in the school. 1,152 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 63 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $17,410 plus fees of $1,871. Dillard University is ranked 883 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Dillard University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Dillard University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#883 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#493 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Louisiana
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1110 |
| ACT | 18/22 |
| GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $36 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,871 |
| Room and Board | $10,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,230 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,151 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 50% |
| Business | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Biology | 6% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=158802 IPEDS survey data for Dillard University.
Current students may use the Dillard University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.