Skip to main content
79.9%Acceptance
$22,194Tuition
1,111Students
45%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,196Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCUUnited Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$22,194
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,194
Average Net Price
$18,553
Students Receiving Financial Aid
67.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,786
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,337
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,280
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$329/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
54.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
93.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
67.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $18,801
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,532
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,888
$75,001 – $110,000 $21,306
$110,001+ $17,604

Cost Estimator

Family Income
Residency
Housing

Cost Overview

Families typically pay $18,553 after financial aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay $18,801, while those from $30,000-$48,000 families get the best break at $16,532. Over four years, expect to pay around $74,000 total.

Nearly 93% of students take federal loans, graduating with a median debt of $31,000. Monthly loan payments average $329, which represents a significant portion of the typical graduate's $39,196 salary after ten years. The loan repayment rate sits at just 55%, reflecting the financial challenges many graduates face.

Middle-income families from Louisiana get the strongest value proposition here. With 68% of students receiving Pell Grants and the same percentage getting financial aid, Dillard works hardest to serve first-generation college students who might not have access to other historically black institutions.

Official Net Price Calculator

Get a personalized cost estimate from Dillard University:

Visit Official Net Price Calculator

This links to the school's federally-required net price calculator for a personalized estimate.