Dillard University
Dillard University is one of the thirteen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in an urban area, in New Orleans.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,290 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 338 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 237 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 40% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Dillard University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,579, and fees were $1,338. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,579 and $1,338 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students1,290 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 18 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 243 miles radius of Dillard University
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Loyola University New Orleans
5 miles away |
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University of Holy Cross
7 miles away |
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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
68 miles away |
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William Carey University
101 miles away |
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Spring Hill College
124 miles away |
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University of Mobile
128 miles away |
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Belhaven University
160 miles away |
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Mississippi College
162 miles away |
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Louisiana College
167 miles away |
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Judson College
243 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1938 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1953 - Current |
Admission
41%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 790 to 1030 |
| ACT | 18 to 21 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $36 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $691/credit | |
| In State Students | $691/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $691/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $31,095 | $31,095 | $31,095 |
| ADN | 70 | $48,370 | $48,370 | $48,370 |
| BSN | 125 | $86,375 | $86,375 | $86,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Dillard University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 81% | $5,106 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $740 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,718 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $9,098 |
| Federal Student Loans | 92% | $8,828 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $7,750 |
$17,222
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,655 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,248 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,940 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,908 |
| Over $110,000$20,016 |
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Student Population
1,290
Undergrads
0
Graduates
962
Women
328
Men
93%
Full-time
7%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
91% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
White |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
|
Hispanic |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
