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Dillard University

New Orleans, LA, USA

Dillard University is a private HBCU and liberal arts institution situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is associated with the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ. Dillard provides a liberal arts-based curriculum focused on African American history and culture. It is also a member of the United Negro College Fund and the National Council of Undergraduate Research.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • United Methodist
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
55%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
63%
Out-Of-State Students
46%
62%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1075
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,202
Total Number of Undergrads
1,202
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
52%
20-39 Students
43%
40-99 Students
4%
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$17,128
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$20,224
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$20,224
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,730
Books and Supplies
$1300

Aid & Grants

0
100
58%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
72%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,482
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
72%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,224
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,308

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
82%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,559
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$25,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$305

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
23%
77%
Student Organizations
52
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
58%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Devils
School Colors
royal and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
New Orleans
Houston
Atlanta
Dallas
Chicago
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
38%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,900

What Students Are Saying

dillard univesity is a black ivy league school and a hbcu. it is an eviroment filled with broad diversity and rich culture. develops successful leaders of the surrounding community and city of new orleans.
Felicia from New Orleans, LA
Dillard University is unique and refreshing because of it's small size, family values, and religious backgrounds. I truly love and enjoy everyday that I get to walk on campus and greet friendly faces. Dillard university is the best place to receive a great education.
Jada from New Orleans, LA
Dillard is a private HBCU located in New Orleans. Student population 1,200. It is very family oriented. On a scale from 1-10 Dillard would recieve a 7
Christian from New Orleans, LA
Dillard University is one of the best experiences I've had in my life. Also Dillard is an avenue of opportunity and the possibilities for you are endless. Dillard also is like a family, and I say this because the professors and other faculty members really care.
Byron from Chicago, IL
I would rate Dillard University a top 10 college. It is a very big campus, but not too big. Everything is very neat and clean and easy to get around.
Clinisia from Saint Rose, LA
dillard is amazing overall, if planning on attending this university you must come here with a open mind set and willing to try new things!
Marques from Oakland, CA
Dillard has a great family based foundation.
It is definitely a challenge.
Love the excellence and heritage.
AMAUNNIE from Fairfield, CA