Dillard University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New Orleans, LA
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,080

Location New Orleans, Louisiana
Website dillard.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Dillard University, a private historically Black liberal arts institution, sits on a 55-acre campus in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring distinctive Colonial Revival architecture and an avenue of mature oak trees. Founded in 1869 through the merger of Straight University and New Orleans University, Dillard maintains its affiliation with the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ. The university offers undergraduate programs with notable strengths in nursing, public health, business administration, and humanities, while requiring all students to complete a robust liberal arts core curriculum. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, residing in one of five residence halls that form part of the university's traditional college setting. Located approximately fifteen minutes from New Orleans' French Quarter, Dillard provides students access to the city's cultural resources while maintaining a dedicated academic environment.

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Ratings

Dillard University is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

1 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 968/1202
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/22
GPA 3.31

Acceptance Rate

41.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 5.9%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$23,918

Costs for Dillard University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$23,918
Books and Supplies		$1,300
Other Fees		$3,800
Room and Board		$13,543
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,924
Total One Year Cost		$48,485

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

24% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Dillard University are Ethnic Studies, Business, and Social Sciences. 50% of students major in Ethnic Studies, 11% in Business, and 8% in Social Sciences.