Dillard Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Dillard University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Dillard University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Dillard University (Dillard)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Dillard's acceptance rate is 41.86% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 7,618 students applied and 3,189 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Dillard is not low.

To apply to Dillard, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Dillard's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 24 Louisiana colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 20 at Dillard. Dillard's SAT score ranks 11st out of 17 Louisiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Dillard's yield rate is 5.90%, which is significantly lower by 28.09 percentage points (approximately 82.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50% (average yield: 33.99%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Dillard at colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Dillard's acceptance rate is 41.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 5.90%. 1,233 men and 2,788 women applied to Dillard and 577 men and 2,387 women students were accepted.

Among them, 39 men and 148 women were enrolled in Dillard. You can explore the Dillard's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Dillard
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,618	1,233	2,788	0	0
Admitted	3,189	577	2,387	0	0
Enrolled	188	39	148	0	0
Acceptance Rate	41.86%	46.80%	85.62%	-	-
Yield	5.90%	6.76%	6.20%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Dillard University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 20 students (11% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 54 students (30% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Dillard.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,050, including 520 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 530 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 640 and the 25th percentile is 480. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 562 and the 25th percentile is 488.

The median ACT composite score is 20, with a 75th percentile score of 22 and a 25th percentile score of 18 at Dillard. The median ACT Math score is 17 and the median ACT English score is 21.

How competitive is Dillard's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Dillard University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Dillard
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	968	1,050	1,202
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	520	640
SAT Math	488	530	562
ACT Composite	18	20	22
ACT Math	16	17	21
ACT English	18	21	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Dillard University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Dillard. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Dillard University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Dillard Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Dillard:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.dillard.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Application: https://www.dillard.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Dillard?

Dillard is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 41.86%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Dillard?

Dillard recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Dillard is 1,050, and the average ACT score is 20. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Dillard require essays or personal statements?

Dillard recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Dillard admission?

Dillard recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Dillard does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Dillard requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Dillard requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Dillard?

The institutional SAT code for Dillard is 6164 and 4-digit ACT code is 1578.