Dillard University
Admissions
Interested in attending Dillard University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Dillard University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Dillard University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Dillard accepted 39% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 8,037 people applied and 3,267 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Dillard University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at Dillard University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Dillard University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Dillard considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Dillard University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Dillard University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.35.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Dillard is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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