Dillard University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4085 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1143 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1070 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #6 of 9 | In New Orleans |
| #3259 of 3,307 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Undergraduates
- 1,117
- Graduates
- 5
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- dillard.edu
Dillard University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dillard University has an acceptance rate of 41% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 35% | 42% |
| Applicants | 8,065 | 1,870 | 6,167 |
| Admissions | 3,267 | 659 | 2,596 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 246 | 58 | 188 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
686 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
24 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 976
or below
75% of them
had 1153
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dillard University are 976-1153 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
94 or 38%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dillard University are 19-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1000 (89%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 31 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 31 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (2%) |
| White | 8 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
| Asian | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dillard University is $18,551 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,801 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,532 |
| $48-75K | $19,888 |
| $75-110K | $21,306 |
| $110K+ | $17,604 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,194 | $5,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,194 | $5,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,194 | $5,850 |
| Fee in-district | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Fee in-state | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 889 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,786 |
| Room charge | $6,608 |
| Meal charge | $5,178 |
Dillard University majors
Dillard University has granted 222 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dillard University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 26 |
| Public Health, General | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 |
| Psychology, General | 17 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 15 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 15 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 |
| Social Work | 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Physics, General | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Music, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 222 |
Dillard University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 41% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dillard University has published 581 scientific papers with 6,079 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 | 9 |
| 1996 | 3 | 12 |
| 1997 | 3 | 9 |
| 1998 | 3 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 | 9 |
| 2000 | 3 | 12 |
| 2001 | 4 | 25 |
| 2002 | 30 | 29 |
| 2003 | 37 | 49 |
| 2004 | 23 | 70 |
| 2005 | 11 | 103 |
| 2006 | 10 | 129 |
| 2007 | 15 | 185 |
| 2008 | 5 | 167 |
| 2009 | 21 | 206 |
| 2010 | 11 | 181 |
| 2011 | 15 | 192 |
| 2012 | 9 | 175 |
| 2013 | 15 | 206 |
| 2014 | 12 | 267 |
| 2015 | 17 | 208 |
| 2016 | 13 | 234 |
| 2017 | 14 | 236 |
| 2018 | 17 | 246 |
| 2019 | 14 | 304 |
| 2020 | 31 | 489 |
| 2021 | 22 | 513 |
| 2022 | 21 | 499 |
| 2023 | 19 | 500 |
| 2024 | 20 | 521 |
Dillard University alumni
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Garrett Morris
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorsingerstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Garrett Isaac Morris is an American actor, comedian and singer. He was part of the original cast and was the first black cast member of the sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live, appearing from 1975 to 1980.
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Andrew Young
- Occupations
- human rights activistpoliticianwriterdiplomatfilm screenwriter
- Biography
-
Andrew Jackson Young Jr. is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the civil rights movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a close confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. Young later became active in politics, serving as a U.S. Congressman from Georgia, United States Ambassador to the United Nations in the Carter Administration, and 55th Mayor of Atlanta. He was the first African American elected to Congress from Georgia since Reconstruction, as well as one of the first two African Americans elected to Congress from the former Confederacy since Reconstruction, alongside Barbara Jordan of Texas. Since leaving office, Young has founded or served in many organizations working on issues of public policy and political lobbying.
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Beah Richards
- Occupations
- stage actorplaywrighttelevision actorpoetwriter
- Biography
-
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson, known professionally as Beah Richards and Bea Richards, was an American actress of stage, screen, and television. She was also a poet, playwright, author and activist.
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P. B. S. Pinchback
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback was an American publisher, politician, and Union Army officer who served as Governor of Louisiana from December 9, 1872 to January 13, 1873. Pinchback was the first African-American governor and the second lieutenant governor (after Oscar Dunn) in the United States. A Republican, Pinchback served as acting governor of Louisiana for 35 days, during which ten acts of Legislature became law. He was one of the most prominent African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction Era.
General info
| Founded | 1869 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ex Fide, Fortis Strong Through Faith |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 310 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2601 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 384,000 |
| Phone | 5042838822 |