Dillard University Admission Requirements
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Dillard University Admission Overview
Dillard University admission requirements are competitive. Last year Dillard University admitted 41.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (B+) and SAT 968-1202 / ACT 18-22. Dillard University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dillard University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Dillard University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Dillard University
Acceptance Rate
The Dillard University acceptance rate is 41.9%. Last year, 3,189 of 7,618 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana and the 178th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Dillard University and can you get accepted?
Dillard University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Dillard University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. 6% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dillard University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.31Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.31
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Dillard University typically have around a 3.31 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Dillard University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #14 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Dillard University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
968-1202Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 480
- Math 488
- Composite 968
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 562
- Composite 1202
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Dillard University typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 968–1202) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. Dillard University ranks #12 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 968 to 1202
SAT policy
Dillard University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dillard University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
18-22Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
30%25th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 16
- Composite 18
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 21
- Composite 22
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Dillard University typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 18–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Dillard University places #14 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 22
ACT policy
You may apply to Dillard University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Dillard University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Dillard University is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Dillard University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 41.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (968-1202); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=158802.
GPA calculator: Dillard University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026