10 Interesting Facts about Dillard University
- Dillard University is a private, historically Black university located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- The university was founded in 1930 as a result of merging two schools: Straight College and New Orleans University.
- Dillard University has an undergraduate enrollment of around 1,100 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1.
- The university offers 22 undergraduate majors and a master’s degree in professional counseling.
- Dillard University has a strong focus on community service and encourages its students to volunteer and engage in service projects.
- The university has an honors program, which offers special courses, research opportunities, and study abroad experiences to high-achieving students.
- Dillard University has an active student life, with over 40 student organizations and clubs, including fraternities and sororities.
- The university has a competitive athletic program and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
- Notable alumni of Dillard University include jazz musician Ellis Marsalis Jr., poet Jericho Brown, and civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.
- Dillard University has a beautiful campus with several historic buildings, including the Georges Auditorium and the Will W. Alexander Library.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
65%
| SAT Range | 950-1110 |
| ACT Range | 18-22 |
| Application Fee | $36 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Early Decision/Early Action | — |
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Tuition & Fee
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | With Parents | |
| Billable Costs | |||
| Tuition | $ 18,280 | $ 18,280 | $ 18,280 |
| Room & Board | $ 10,990** | N/A | N/A |
| Mandatory Fees* | $ 2,270 | $ 1,944 | $ 1,944 |
| Total Direct Costs: | $ 31,540 | $ 20,224 | $ 20,224 |
| Non-Billable Costs | |||
| Room & Board (Housing) | N/A | $ 11,337 | $ 4,031 |
| Books/Supplies | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300 |
| Transportation | $ 3,424 | $ 3,424 | $ 3,424 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $ 2,500 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,500 |
| Total Costs | $ 38,764 | $ 38,785 | $ 31,479 |
All Programs
Accounting
Biology
Business Administration (concentrations in International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management)
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
English
Film Studies
Financial Economics
Food Studies (minor)
Health Science
Mass Communication (concentrations in Multimedia Journalism and Public Relations)
Mathematics & Actuarial Science
Music (concentrations in Music Industry and Voice Performance)
Nursing (minor in Healthcare Advocacy [formerly Healthcare Science])
Physics (concentrations in Medical Physics and Pre-Engineering)
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health (concentrations in Community Health Education and Health Systems Management)
Social Work
Theatre Arts (concentrations in Theatre Performance and Theatre Technology)
Urban Studies & Public Policy
Visual Arts
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,152 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
63
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