More selective than 91% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 38% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Dillard University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Dillard University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Dillard University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 640 |
| SAT math | 488 | 562 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 968 | 1202 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Dillard University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 42% | 480–640 | 488–562 | 18–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 41% | 503–590 | 473–563 | 19–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Dillard University compared with other Louisiana colleges?
Dillard University has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | 14% | 86% | $39,949 |
| 2 | Southern University and A & M College | 35% | 27% | $20,077 |
| 3 | Dillard University | 42% | 43% | $22,094 |
| 4 | Grambling State University | 45% | 36% | $19,809 |
| 5 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 51% | 38% | $7,022 |
| 6 | Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | 56% | $23,624 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | 49% | $17,127 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Dillard University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Dillard University admissions questions
What is the Dillard University acceptance rate?
Dillard University accepts 42% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,267 of 8,065 applicants were admitted.
Does Dillard University require the SAT or ACT?
Dillard University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 38% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Dillard University?
The middle 50% of Dillard University enrolled first-year students scored 968–1202 on the SAT and 18–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Dillard University?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (248 of 3,267).
Is Dillard University getting harder to get into?
Dillard University accepted 42% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 41% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Dillard University overview