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About Dillard University

hbcuarts and sciences focushealth sciences programssmall liberal arts college

Dillard University is a private liberal arts college in New Orleans, LA, known for its hbcu, arts and sciences focus, and health sciences programs. With an acceptance rate of 80%, Dillard University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 334 students each year. Dillard University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 970–1100, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Dillard University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $14,403 per year; the sticker price of $35,310 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Dillard University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1035
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 970 – 1100 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Dillard University

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Demonstrated Interest
Dillard weighs demonstrated interest heavily in admissions decisions, so make sure you attend a virtual or in-person information session, connect with an admissions counselor by name, and follow up after any contact you make.
Essay Strategy
Dillard is deeply rooted in New Orleans and its HBCU legacy, so use your essays to show genuine awareness of that identity and explain specifically why that environment fits your goals, not just why you want to attend an HBCU in general.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Dillard University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$19.8k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$21.1k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$23.2k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$26.0k
110k+~$35k/yr$27.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

45%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$29k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,161
Undergrad Enrollment
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