Dillard University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - Very GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Dillard University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,225 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1869 and is one of the 15 schools located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dillard University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Dillard University you can receive your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
22
Dillard University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 22 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Dillard University is fair at 71% (close to Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Dillard University is below average: 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Dillard University is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high, about $18,300 per year. The additional fees at Dillard University not covered by tuition are about $2,000; this makes it a total of $20,300 a year.

Read the details about Dillard University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
According to government data, 5,052 applications were submitted and 4,036 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

Dillard University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Dillard University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Dillard University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Dillard University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Dillard University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: about $6,500 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Dillard University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Dillard University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Dillard University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana
70122, USA
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