PrivateUrbanHBCUDillard University
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Dillard University is a private institution in New Orleans with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1089, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,196 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,553.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Straight University also offered professional training, including a law department from 1874 to 1886.
- •Straight University was renamed Straight College in 1915, to better reflect the limitations of its curriculum.
- •After the medical college was closed in 1911, the Flint Goodridge Hospital emerged and continued nurse training.
- •"A Great Negro University in New Orleans": 1930–1935 University presidents Will W.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1089
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,048
Programs (24)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + large city premium