DILLARD UNIVERSITY
- 2601 Gentilly Blvd
- New Orleans, LA 70122
- OPEID College Code: 00200400
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- General Phone: (504) 816-4640
- President: Marvalene Hughes
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,011
- College Mascot: Blue Devils
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Dillard University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Website
- www.dillard.edu

- Mission Statement
- Dillard University is a private, historically black, comprehensive undergraduate institution, having as its purpose the development of graduates who are broadly educated, culturally aware, concerned with improving the human condition, and able to meet the competitive demands of a global and technologically advanced society. To achieve this purpose, the university strives to create and maintain an academic climate that is conducive to the pursuit of scholarship through programs of excellence anchored in the liberal arts.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,005 | 2,988 | 3,993 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 457 (45%) | 1,443 (48%) | 1,900 (48%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 82 (18%) | 244 (17%) | 326 (17%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 61 | 19% |
| ACT ® Exam | 274 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 370 | 470 |
| SAT ® Math | 340 | 440 |
| SAT ® Writing | 360 | 480 |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 19 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 85% | 73% | 51% | 79% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,111 | $4,495 | $2,408 | $6,011 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.3% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 47 | 29 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 503 | 825 | 931 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $13,880 | $13,880 | $12,240 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $13,880 | $13,880 | $12,240 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,880 | $13,880 | $12,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,386 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,386 | $8,285 | $8,360 |
| Other Expenses | $3,398 | $3,540 | $2,667 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,236 | $8,285 | $7,661 |
| Other Expenses | $3,398 | $3,540 | $3,161 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,398 | $3,540 | $3,161 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $26,864 | $27,091 | $24,467 |
| In-State | $26,864 | $27,091 | $24,467 |
| Out of State | $26,864 | $27,091 | $24,467 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $26,714 | $27,091 | $24,262 |
| In-State | $26,714 | $27,091 | $24,262 |
| Out of State | $26,714 | $27,091 | $24,262 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $18,478 | $18,806 | $16,601 |
| In-State | $18,478 | $18,806 | $16,601 |
| Out of State | $18,478 | $18,806 | $16,601 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,011 Undergraduate: 1,011
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 272 Female: 739
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 272 Female: 739
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 949 Part-Time: 62
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 949 Part-Time: 62
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 9 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 22 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 42 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 427 | 42% |
| Ages 20-21 | 281 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 179 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 48 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 14 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 5 | 0.5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 7 | 0.7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 8 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 354 | 319 | 35 |
| Faculty Status | 123 | 100 | 23 |
| Tenured Faculty | 42 | 42 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 12 | - | 12 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 115 | 92 | 23 |
| Primarily Instruction | 115 | 92 | 23 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 118 | 109 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 95 | 92 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 37 | 35 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,782 (92) | $60,292 (43) | $57,457 (49) |
| Professor | $87,504 (11) | $85,807 (7) | $90,474 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $63,327 (23) | $62,337 (12) | $64,407 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,471 (42) | $53,850 (17) | $53,213 (25) |
| Instructor | $46,454 (12) | $47,583 (3) | $46,077 (9) |
| Lecturer | $46,224 (3) | $46,224 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,782 (92) | $60,292 (43) | $57,457 (49) |
| Professor | $87,504 (11) | $85,807 (7) | $90,474 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $63,327 (23) | $62,337 (12) | $64,407 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,471 (42) | $53,850 (17) | $53,213 (25) |
| Instructor | $46,454 (12) | $47,583 (3) | $46,077 (9) |
| Lecturer | $46,224 (3) | $46,224 (3) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $548,863 | $169,134 | $379,729 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 31% | 69% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 72 | 23 | 49 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 72 | 23 | 49 |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Softball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $31,250 | $24,750 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $30,000 | $35,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 28% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 30% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 17% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 28% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 21 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009