Dillard University Louisiana

HBCU in New Orleans focused on visual and performing arts with selective admissions and strong arts emphasis.

College statistics

Address:
2601 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA
70122
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.dillard.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$19,384
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,384
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$32,158
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$32,158
Room and Board:
$12,774
Total Student Enrollment:
1,122
Acceptance Rate:
40.5%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
590
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
563
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
23
Endowment (End of Year):
$102,201,663
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Visual and Performing Arts

Dillard University is a historically Black university in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded with a mission to serve African American students. The institution has a special focus on visual and performing arts, making it distinctive among HBCUs for its emphasis on creative disciplines alongside a liberal arts education.

Enrollment stands at 1,122 students. Tuition is $19,384 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $32,158 including room and board. The university admits about 41% of applicants, making admissions selective. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 590 on SAT Reading and 563 on SAT Math.

Dillard is well-suited for students pursuing visual and performing arts who value the historically Black college experience and want to study in a city with a strong cultural identity. For more information, visit dillard.edu.

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