Dillard University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. median debt is moderately high; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 70% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Dillard University is a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana with approximately 1,063 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 42% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $22,094 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $37,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Dillard University is a private, historically black university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1930 and incorporating earlier institutions founded as early as 1869 after the American Civil War, it is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 45% graduation rate and 70% freshman retention suggest that a significant portion of students don't make it to the finish line, which is worth taking seriously. That said, the average net price of $18,553/year is reasonable, and for students drawn to a tight-knit HBCU community with deep roots in New Orleans, the cultural and historical value is real. Median earnings of $37,900 a decade out are modest relative to the $23,048 in typical debt, so students should go in with a clear plan — ideally pairing it with strong financial aid and a defined career path.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,063 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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