Dillard University
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private · HBCU
Dillard University admitted 41% of 8,065 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 976–1153 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 45% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Dillard University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $40 ($60 for international applicants), and Dillard University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Dillard University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $41,204 a year. After grants, students paid $18,551 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Dillard University’s acceptance rate?
Dillard University admitted 41% of applicants: 3,267 of 8,065 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Dillard University’s application deadline?
Dillard University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Dillard University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 976 to 1153, with a median around 1085. A score at or above 1085 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Dillard University’s application fee?
The application fee is $40 ($60 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Dillard University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does Dillard University have supplemental essays?
No. Dillard University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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