Dillard University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,194

5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,551

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

40.5%

8,065 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,122

95.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.1%

152 Graduates

About

Dillard University is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Dillard University were General Biological Sciences (31 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (26 degrees), and General Public Health (24 degrees).

In 2023, 222 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dillard University. 78.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (178 degrees), 29.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dillard University is $19,194, which is $−10,086 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dillard University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 421 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Dillard University is $19,194, which is $10,086 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,551.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Dillard University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,194

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Dillard University was $19,194. The cost of tuition at Dillard University is $−10,086 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dillard University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,551

2023 Value

2.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dillard University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,551. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dillard University grew by 2.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dillard University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,263

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dillard University was of $10,263 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dillard University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Dillard University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dillard University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dillard University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 421 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Dillard University received 8,065 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 59.6% annual growth. Out of those 8,065 applicants, 3,267 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 40.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,122 students enrolled at Dillard University in 2023. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Dillard University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.59%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

40.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,267

Accepted Out of 8,065

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Dillard University was 40.5% (3,267 admissions from 8,065 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 59.6%, while admissions declined by 19.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Dillard University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Dillard University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Dillard University had a total enrollment of 1,122 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dillard University is 1,076 students and the part-time enrollment is 46. This means that 95.9% of students enrolled at Dillard University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dillard University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.1% Black or African American, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.67% Two or More Races, 0.713% White, 0.267% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0891% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0891% Asian.

Students enrolled at Dillard University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (65.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.3%) and Two or More Races Female (2.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dillard University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,122 students. The full-time enrollment at Dillard University is 1,076 and the part-time enrollment is 46. This means that 95.9% of students enrolled at Dillard University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dillard University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dillard University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Dillard University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dillard University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,000 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
31 enrolled students
Two or More Races
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dillard University is 89.1% Black or African American, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.67% Two or More Races, 0.713% White, 0.267% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0891% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0891% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (2.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 126 more women than men received degrees from Dillard University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dillard University is black or african american (178 degrees awarded). There were 29.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Dillard University is General Biological Sciences (31 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (26 degrees) and General Public Health (24 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dillard University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (26 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dillard University are Physicians (461,778 people), Other managers (402,744 people), Postsecondary teachers (268,296 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (229,950 people), and Other Physical Scientists (180,680 people).

The most specialized majors at Dillard University in 2023 are Protective Services (26 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees), Biology (31 degrees), and Communications (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dillard University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Dillard University are Protective Services (26 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees), Biology (31 degrees), and Communications (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dillard University are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (650,859 people), Elementary & secondary schools (634,531 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (602,358 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (379,757 people), and Computer Systems Design (248,503 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dillard University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
31 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
26 degrees awarded
General Public Health
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Dillard University was General Biological Sciences with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Dillard University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

174

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Dillard University, which is 0.276 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (174).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dillard University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Dillard University in General Biological Sciences, which is 0.292 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Dillard University in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 12 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from Dillard University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Dillard University is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26.3% of graduates (40 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
178 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dillard University is black or african american (178 degrees awarded). There were 29.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

14.9% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
141 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dillard University is black or african american female (141 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (37 degrees).

Operations

Dillard University has an endowment valued at nearly $95.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.96M (6.24%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Dillard University had a total salary expenditure of 45.6M. Dillard University employs 30 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 14 Instructors. Most academics at Dillard University are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Assistant professor (13), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dillard University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 51 employees, Management, with 49 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Endowment

$95.7M

2023 Endowment

3.12%

growth from 2022

Dillard University has an endowment valued at about $95.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Dillard University grew 3.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.2M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dillard University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.7M

2023 Salaries

8.01%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Dillard University paid a median of $17.7M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($45.6M) and a 8.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.32% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.23% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.92M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Dillard University paid a total of $4.92M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dillard University were Assistant professor with 30 employees, Associate professor with 19 employees, and Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dillard University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees, Management with 49 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dillard University was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dillard University.

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