Dillard University

New Orleans, LA • private
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,191 • Total: 1,202
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
2601 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 315 (26.4%) • Female: 876 (73.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1 0.1%
Black/African American 939 78.8%
Hispanic/Latino 12 1.0%
White 8 0.7%
Two or More Races 34 2.9%
International 31 2.6%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
40.5%
3,267 admitted from 8,065 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 503-590
Math: 473-563
Total: 976-1153
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-23
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$40
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
45.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
34.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
70.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$31,831
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $19,194
Room & Board
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$11,337
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $18,801
$30,001-48,000 $16,532
$48,001-75,000 $19,888
$75,001-110,000 $21,306
$110,001+ $17,604
Students Receiving Pell Grants
96%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$18,551

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (4)
Baseball Basketball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (5)
Basketball Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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