Dillard University
New Orleans, LA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | New Orleans, LA · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,063 |
| Acceptance rate | 55% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 988–1176 · 10% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 960–1150 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 19–25 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 45% |
| First-year retention | 71% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $39,202 |
| Application fee | $40 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Biology, Criminal justice & security, Visual & performing arts, Health professions & nursing, Business.
Strongest majors at Dillard University
- Health & pre-med fields at Dillard University: #279 of 543 schools, score 58/100, about 39 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Dillard University: #359 of 668 schools, score 57/100, about 26 graduates a year
- Nursing at Dillard University: #210 of 388 schools, score 56/100, about 15 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Dillard University: #360 of 592 schools, score 51/100, about 15 graduates a year
- Biology at Dillard University: #430 of 692 schools, score 47/100, about 31 graduates a year
- Psychology at Dillard University: #469 of 694 schools, score 45/100, about 17 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Dillard University: #544 of 650 schools, score 34/100, about 25 graduates a year
Dillard University campus map
On campus
Will Alexander Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Subway, Pra Lees, Burger Orleans, Popeyes
- Coffee: Daddy's Donuts
- Shops: Ashley Stewart
- Museums and culture: New Orleans Public Library - Norman Mayer Branch
- Groceries: Rite Aid, Walgreens
- Parks: St. Bernard Recreation Center
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