Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 79.9%
- Average SAT
- 1,082
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 988–1,176
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 22
- Total Enrollment
- 1,111
Admissions Overview
Dillard University has an acceptance rate of 79.89%, making it a less selective school that admits most qualified applicants. This means students with solid academic records have strong chances of admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 988-1176 on the SAT, with an average of 1082. The ACT average is 22. As a historically black university with deep roots in New Orleans culture, Dillard seeks students who value community engagement and want to be part of a close-knit academic environment. The school particularly welcomes students interested in nursing, education, and liberal arts programs who thrive in small class settings.