Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,200
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 55.22%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.5% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.7% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 78.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 66.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 54.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 44.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.3%
Black: 86.8%
Hispanic: 2.7%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 7.9%
Black: 86.8%
Hispanic: 2.7%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 7.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $33,507
In-State tuition: $19,284Out-of-State tuition: $19,284
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,466 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,260 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,795 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,260 (2022)
Average Family Income: $35,613 (2017)
Median Family Income: $23,449 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 75.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 99.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $329 (2021)
Household Income | Net Cost |
---|---|
0-$30k | $17,264 |
$30k-48k | $17,403 |
$48k-75k | $21,566 |
$75k-110k | $24,449 |
$110k+ | $22,781 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 40%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,173 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,800 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
---|---|
@1 Year | 71.7% (2015) |
@3 year | 69.1% (2017) |
@5 year | 62.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 62.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 58.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $25,362 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,854 (2020)
Popular Majors
Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 14 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 41 | $31,376 | $329 | $21,020 ($1,752) | |
Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 16 | $34,500 | $366 | $20,597 ($1,716) | $27,765 ($2,314) |
Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $35,000 | $368 | $29,752 ($2,479) | |
Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 15 | $32,187 | $329 | ||
Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 8 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 4 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 4 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 44 | $35,000 | $329 | $27,867 ($2,322) | $37,583 ($3,132) |
Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | $72,047 ($6,004) | $73,046 ($6,087) | ||
Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | $31,000 | $307 | $31,007 ($2,584) | $39,302 ($3,275) |
Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | $38,837 ($3,236) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,794Full time faculty: 58%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $92,023,574 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $108,887,649 (2022)