Dillard University: Statistics

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# 4025 of 14,131 In the World
# 1118 of 2,597 In North America
# 1044 of 2,496 In the United States
# 18 of 27 In Louisiana
# 6 of 9 In New Orleans
# 3299 of 99 For Library and Information science
Top 1-3 For 9 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

42%

Enrollment

6,768

Average SAT

1,085

Average ACT

20

Avg. cost to attend

$21,842 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

1,068

Graduates

12

Male:Female Ratio

27:73

Religion

United Methodist

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Dillard University has an acceptance rate of 42% and is among the top 1% 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 42% 42% 42%
Applicants 7,618 1,233 2,788
Admissions 3,189 577 2,387
Freshmen enrolled full time 188 39 148

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

â–  Nonresident Alien 3%
â–  Hispanic 1%
â–  Black or African American 88%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 4%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Dillard University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Dillard University majors

Dillard University has granted 182 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dillard University.

Major Bachelor
Business Administration and Management, General 20
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 19
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 18
Psychology, General 14
Public Health, General 14
Film & Cinema & Media Studies 13
Political Science and Government, General 11
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 11
Accounting 9
Mass Communication & Media Studies 9
Music, General 7
Art & Art Studies, General 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
Social Work 5
Chemistry, General 4
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 4
English Language and Literature, General 3
Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 3
Mathematics, General 3
Urban Studies & Affairs 2
Physics, General 1
Grand Total 182

Publications & Citations

Dillard University has published 595 scientific papers with 6,485 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Law.

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24 Notable alumni

Danny C. Williams Sr

1. Danny C. Williams Sr

lawyer
Danny C. Williams Sr. is an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma from 2012 to 2017.
Autumn Knight

2. Autumn Knight

1980-. (aged 46)
visual artist
Autumn Knight is an American interdisciplinary artist working with performance, installation, and text from Houston, Texas who lives and works in New York City.
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Eloise Bibb Thompson

3. Eloise Bibb Thompson

1878-1927 (aged 49)
writer playwright poet journalist
Eloise Alberta Veronica Thompson was an American educator, playwright, poet, and journalist. She married fellow journalist and activist Noah D. Thompson.
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Solomon T. Clanton

4. Solomon T. Clanton

1857-1918 (aged 61)
Solomon T. Clanton was a leader in the Baptist Church. He was educated in New Orleans and Chicago and became the first black graduate of the theological department at the Baptist Union Theological Seminary at Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois, associated with the University of Chicago. He spent his career as an educator and leader in the Baptist Church. He served...
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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1869
Motto Ex Fide, FortisStrong Through Faith
Colors royal blue, white
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 272
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address 2601 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122 United States
City Population 384,000
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