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Dillard University

Private

New Orleans, LA

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Dillard University, in New Orleans, LA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,063 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 42% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $90,661/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate42%
SAT range968–1202
ACT range18–22
Undergrads1,063
Yield (admits who enroll)8%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$39,202
4-year grad rate44%
Median earnings, 10yr out$39,196

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans79%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out55%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$37,061/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,546/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$49,103/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$90,661/yr
Public Health$47,641/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,687/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity775
Typical room charge$6,464
Typical board charge$4,526

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dillard University's acceptance rate?

Dillard University in New Orleans, LA admits approximately 42% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Dillard University?

Admitted students at Dillard University typically score between 968–1202 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Dillard University?

Admitted students at Dillard University typically score between 18–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Dillard University cost?

Dillard University's total cost of attendance is reported at $39,202 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Dillard University require students to live on campus?

No -- Dillard University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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