The acceptance rate at Dillard University is 65%. It ranks #9 in Louisiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Dillard University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,777 out of 5,783 applicants were admitted.
The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 66 percent (SAT 950/1110 ACT 18/22). Dillard University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.24. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Dillard University application fee is $36 and applications are due by Jun 1.
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Dillard University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
SAT Math 25th | 470 |
SAT Composite 25th | 950 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
SAT Math 75th | 540 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1110 |
Average SAT Score | 1030
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Dillard University?
Dillard University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 69 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 950 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 870. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1030 out of 1600. Dillard University ranks #14 in Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 17 |
ACT Math 25th | 16 |
ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
ACT Math 75th | 21 |
ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
Average ACT Score | 20
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What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Dillard University?
Admission data indicates that Dillard University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #16 in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Dillard University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classWhat GPA do you need to get into Dillard University?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Dillard University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Dillard University was 3.24 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in Louisiana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Dillard University accepts 65% of students who apply.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 4,173 | 1,610 | 5,783 |
Accepted | 2,866 | 911 | 3,777 |
Acceptance Rate | 69% | 57% | 65% |
Enrolled | 254 | 57 | 311 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 9% | 6% | 8% |
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Jun 1, 2022.
The cost for prospective students to apply to Dillard University is $36.
What are the requirements for admission to Dillard University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations | Recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=158802 IPEDS survey data for Dillard University.
65% of those who apply are granted admission to Dillard University. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1110. 0% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 0% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.