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Dillard University

Dillard University is a small, private institution located in New Orleans, la. Dillard University offers undergraduate degrees in 24 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,220 undergraduates
cost $20,224 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Dillard University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.9%
SAT score average 1082
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Dillard University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication and Media Studies
Public Health
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $20,224
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,730
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,470
Cost of attendance* $37,724
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,724 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,224
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,730
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,470
Cost of attendance* $37,724
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,724 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Dillard University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,220, with gender binary students split 24% male and 76% female.

Total enrollment

N/A

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122
phone N/A
address www.dillard.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Dillard University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Dillard University?

Dillard University is located in New Orleans, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Dillard University? 

The acceptance rate for Dillard University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Dillard University?

The average high school GPA for Dillard University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Dillard University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Dillard University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $150,896.

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