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Dillard University

New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

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Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateHBCU

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Dillard University is a private institution in New Orleans with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1089, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,196 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,553.

Motto
Ex Fide, Fortis
Mascot
Bleu Devil
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
National Association of

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41%Acceptance
1089SAT Avg
1,111Students
11:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$39,196Earnings 10yr
$18,553Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dillard University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate40.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1089

Reading & WritingMid: 523
503590
MathMid: 518
473563

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1923

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

40.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1089

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$22,194
Room & Board$11,786
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$36,057
Average Net Price$18,553
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,801
$30–48K$16,532
$48–75K$19,888
$75–110K$21,306
$110K+$17,604

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,553

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,048

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (24)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,111
Gender Split
74% / 26%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
68%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 89%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.1%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$28,507
8 Years$34,724
10 Years$39,196

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,800
Men
$38,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#83
Washington Monthly
#83

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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