Dillard University, LA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Dillard University Rankings
Affordability68
Selectivity9
Retention22
Graduation1
Earnings12
Diversity14
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Dillard University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism10%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs29%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology10%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Dillard University
61%
Admission Rate
480
Median SAT Math
430
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–490
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)320–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Dillard University
$18K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$31K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Dillard University
88%
Receive Federal Loans
$26K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$332
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $25K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $25K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $27K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $26K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $54K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $38K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 59% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 51% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 52% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Dillard University
69%
Retention Rate
36%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 25% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 41% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 42% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 40% | 44% |
| Other race | 45% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Dillard University
90%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$39K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $39K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Dillard University
1,309
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 76% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 24% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 84% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | <1% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | <1% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 13% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 56% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 18% |
Location Map
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