Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · Private · 1,063 undergrads
- Admit rate: 41.9% (8,065 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 968–1202 (ACT 18–22)
- Undergraduates: 1,063 (3.0% international)
- Average net price: $22,094 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 43% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Priority: Dec. 1, 2026
- Rolling: June 1, 2027 (priority date for fall)
Essays
Personal statement (applicants below the minimums) (3 to 5 paragraphs)
Personal statement (3-5 paragraph essay outlining your future aspirations)
Top-tier scholarship essay (University and Presidential recipients)
An essay stating why Dillard University is the right institution to enhance their collegiate experience.
Editor's notes
- Plan around Dec. 1, not June 1. Admission is rolling, but the two biggest scholarships go first come, first served to students already admitted with scores on file by Dec. 1. If you're aiming for full tuition, apply in the fall and send your ACT or SAT.
- Going test-optional has a price here. Without scores, the University and Presidential awards are off the table, and the other merit levels need a higher GPA. If your scores clear 25 ACT or 1200 SAT, sending them is the move.
Sources
- Dillard University Admissions, First-Year Students
- Dillard University Admissions, Test Optional
- Dillard University Financial Aid, Institutional Scholarships
- Common App, 2026-27 First-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid
- Dillard University, Clearance and Orientation (dates and deadlines)
- Dillard University, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
