Dillard University Acceptance Rate
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,065
- Admitted
- 3,267
- Yield
- 7.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Dillard University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 40.5% (40.6% in 2014–15, 40.5% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 6,142 to 8,065 (+31%) over that period.
Its 40.5% rate makes Dillard University more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 86%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (42.1% for women vs 35.2% for men, a 6.9-point gap). Dillard University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 7.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,142 | 2,493 | 40.6% | 325 |
| 2015–16 | 4,615 | 2,197 | 47.6% | 297 |
| 2016–17 | 5,795 | 2,283 | 39.4% | 362 |
| 2017–18 | 6,445 | 2,630 | 40.8% | 338 |
| 2018–19 | 6,015 | 3,652 | 60.7% | 373 |
| 2019–20 | 9,203 | 3,572 | 38.8% | 313 |
| 2020–21 | 5,783 | 3,777 | 65.3% | 311 |
| 2021–22 | 6,188 | 3,417 | 55.2% | 326 |
| 2022–23 | 5,052 | 4,036 | 79.9% | 334 |
| 2023–24 | 8,065 | 3,267 | 40.5% | 248 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,167 | 2,596 | 42.1% |
| Men | 1,870 | 659 | 35.2% |
| Another gender | 28 | 12 | 42.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 503–590 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 473–563 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–23 | 38% |
How Dillard University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Dillard University's acceptance rate?
Dillard University's acceptance rate is 40.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,267 admitted of 8,065 applicants).
Is Dillard University test optional?
Dillard University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Dillard University?
Dillard University received 8,065 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,267.
What SAT score do you need for Dillard University?
Admitted students at Dillard University typically scored 503–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 473–563 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.dillard.edu/.