Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,202. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $23,918 |
| Housing & meals | $11,786 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,726 |
| Total cost of attendance | $39,202 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Dillard University net price compared with other Louisiana colleges
Dillard University has the 21st-lowest average net price of 25 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $19,151 | 69% | $61,251 |
| 18 | Grambling State University | $19,809 | 36% | $41,109 |
| 19 | Southern University and A & M College | $20,077 | 27% | $43,371 |
| 20 | Herzing University-New Orleans | $21,269 | 15% | $36,909 |
| 21 | Dillard University | $22,094 | 43% | $39,196 |
| 22 | Centenary College of Louisiana | $23,624 | 56% | $50,330 |
| 23 | Loyola University New Orleans | $23,696 | 59% | $52,927 |
| 24 | Remington College-Shreveport Campus | $30,758 | 33% | $31,349 |
| 25 | Tulane University of Louisiana | $39,949 | 86% | $63,268 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Louisiana colleges →
Why Dillard University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard University | 42% | $22,094 | 43% | $39,196 | This school |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | $23,624 | 56% | $50,330 | |
| Remington College-Shreveport Campus | — | $30,758 | 33% | $31,349 | |
| Louisiana Christian University | 77% | $13,113 | 44% | $51,700 | |
| University of Holy Cross | 74% | $15,635 | 49% | $49,316 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Dillard University would cost you $1,530 less per year than Centenary College of Louisiana, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Dillard University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$17,282).
- Centenary College of Louisiana gives aided families $19,888 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | Dillard University | Centenary College of Louisiana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $23,918 | $41,200 | −$17,282 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $11,786 | $14,360 | −$2,574 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 | $5,300 | +$624 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,726 | −$1,540 | −$2,186 |
| Sticker price | $39,202 | $60,620 | −$21,418 |
| Average grants | −$17,108 | −$36,996 | +$19,888 |
| You pay | $22,094 | $23,624 | −$1,530 |
“+” means Dillard University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Dillard University cost questions
How much is tuition at Dillard University?
Tuition and fees are $23,918 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Dillard University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $39,202 a year.
What do families actually pay at Dillard University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,094 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,819; $48–75k pay $23,224; $110k+ pay $27,019.
How much debt do Dillard University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,048, and 13.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Dillard University overview