Dillard University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	661
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	55%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dillard University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Dillard University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Dillard University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at Dillard University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

55.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,284

Cost of attendance at Dillard University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,284

Cost of attendance at Dillard University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Dillard University received on average $14,581 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,581

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	227	73%	$5,116	$1,161,367
Other Federal Grant	227	73%	$5,387	$1,222,847
State Grant/Scholarships	113	36%	$3,946	$445,844
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	307	99%	$9,193	$2,822,286
Total Grant & Scholarships	308	99%	$14,581	$4,490,977

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dillard University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dillard University students is 52.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.2%.

52.0%

African American 53.3% 146 students
unknown 33.3% 4 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Dillard University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dillard University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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