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Dillard University
New Orleans, LAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 42% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Dillard University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of New Orleans, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 42%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.1K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
42% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math488 - 562
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 22
1typical 50% range36
42%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,661
Earnings 5yr: $88,360
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,687
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,187
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,546
Earnings 5yr: $42,214
Debt: $31,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,103
Earnings 5yr: $44,142
Debt: $34,500
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,641
Earnings 5yr: $46,580
Debt: $35,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,061
Earnings 5yr: $48,297
Debt: $31,376
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,098
Debt: $35,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,094
In-State Tuition$23,918
Out-of-State Tuition$23,918
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
70%
Pell Grants
79%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$28,507
+37% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,196
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,048
Est. Monthly Payment
$249/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
28%
Men72%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 28% men and 72% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$33,256
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