Dillard University

#20 in Louisiana

4-years Private College In New Orleans, LA

Dillard University (referred to as Dillard) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in New Orleans, LA. Dillard University is a historically black school.It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Dillard University is $22,194. The school has a total enrollment of 1,224 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Dillard University is Bachelor's degree. It offers degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$22,194 (2023)
Acceptance Rate79.89%
Student Population1,224
Test Scores1,050 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate48%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Dillard University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1938 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Dillard University is $22,194 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Dillard University is $8,850 for academic year 2021-2022. Dillard University offers the alternative tuition plans. 99 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $17,723 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Dillard University is 79.89% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.28%. The average SAT score is 1,050 and the average ACT score is 21. Dillard University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,224 students are attending at Dillard University. There are 67 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 37 part-time faculty working for Dillard University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 248 (full-time) and 38 (part-time). The graduation rate at Dillard University is 48% and the retention rate is 71% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Dillard University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Dillard University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college program. On Dillard University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Dillard University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Dillard University Mission Statement
True to its heritage, Dillard University's mission is to produce graduates who excel, become world leaders and are broadly educated, culturally aware and concerned with improving the human condition. Through a highly personalized and learning centered approach, Dillard's students are able to meet the competitive demands of a diverse, global and technologically advanced society.