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Dillard University admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 42%
- SAT (middle 50%): 968-1202
- ACT (middle 50%): 18-22
Dillard University is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into Dillard University
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1202 or an ACT around 22 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Dillard University a stronger bet. Below 968, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Dillard University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Dillard University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Dillard University with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Dillard University?
Dillard University has a 42% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Dillard University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Dillard University scored 968-1202 on the SAT. Scoring above 1202 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 968 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Dillard University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Dillard University scored 18-22 on the ACT. Above 22 is strong, below 18 is below the typical admit.
Is Dillard University a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Dillard University's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.