New Orleans, LA
Competitive — only about 41 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 41%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,203 | 3,572 | 313 | 39% |
| 2020 | 5,783 | 3,777 | 311 | 65% |
| 2021 | 6,188 | 3,417 | 326 | 55% |
| 2022 | 5,052 | 4,036 | 334 | 80% |
| 2023 | 8,065 | 3,267 | 248 | 41% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,596 of 6,167 women and 659 of 1,870 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Dillard University has an acceptance rate of 41% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,267 of 8,065 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 41 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
8,065 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 248 enrolled.
No. Dillard University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 41%.