- Acceptance rate: 42% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–640 reading and writing, 488–562 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–22 composite
- Average net price: $18,551 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Dillard University reported: an acceptance rate of 42% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Dillard University reviews each application.
Dillard University GPA requirements
Dillard University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Dillard University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Dillard University acceptance rate
Dillard University admitted 3,189 of 7,618 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 42%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dillard University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 1,068 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Dillard University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 488 | 530 | 562 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Dillard University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Dillard University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,551 a year at Dillard University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Dillard University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Dillard University admitted 42% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Dillard University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Dillard University admitted 42% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Dillard University's acceptance rate?
Dillard University's acceptance rate was 42% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,189 of 7,618 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Dillard University?
Dillard University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Dillard University students have?
The middle 50% of Dillard University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–640 in reading and writing and 488–562 in math; ACT composite 18–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Dillard University test optional?
Check Dillard University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Dillard University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 30% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Dillard University?
A lot: Dillard University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Dillard University accept AP credit?
Yes. Dillard University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Dillard University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,551 a year at Dillard University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Dillard University consider legacy status?
No. Dillard University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Dillard University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Dillard UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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