New Orleans, Louisiana · Private · 1,063 undergrads · HBCU
Dillard University admitted 42% of applicants for fall 2024 (3,189 of 7,618, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 968–1202.
The numbers
Applied
7,618
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
18–22
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
5.9%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$40
waivers exist
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Can I get into Dillard University?
42% of applicants get in
Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 968–1202 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
7,618 applied, 3,189 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Dillard University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Dillard University's fall 2027 rule yet. Dillard University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
Dillard University admitted 42% of applicants for fall 2024 (3,189 of 7,618, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Dillard University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 968–1202. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
