Paying for Dillard University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$22,194 9.74%	$8,850

The 2024 tuition & fees of Dillard University (Dillard) is $22,194 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,850. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Dillard.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $17,723. It could cover 79.85% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,481 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Dillard's 4-year tuition is $96,301, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $180,547.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Dillard University is $22,194. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 9.74% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,356 , a 9.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Dillard Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$20,224	$16,200
2023-2024	$22,194	$17,710
Change % 2023-2024	9.74%	9.32%
2024-2025	$24,356	$19,361

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $8,850. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is - for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 100% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

Dillard Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	-	$16,200
2023-2024	$8,850	$17,710
Change % 2023-2024	-	9.32%
2024-2025	-	$19,361

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Dillard. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $801. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $650.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$762
	2023-2024	$801
	2024-2025	$842
Graduate	2022-2023	-
	2023-2024	$650
	2024-2025	Not yet determined

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,710 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.32% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 13.08% compared to the previous year.

The Dillard's 2024 on-campus COA is $41,204 and off-campus COA is $40,755.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Dillard
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$22,194
Room & Board	$11,786	$11,337
Personal Expenses	$5,924	$5,924
Books & Supplies	$1,300
Cost of Attendance	$41,204	$40,755

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Dillard?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Dillard is $96,301.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Dillard 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$22,922	$23,674	$24,451	$25,254	$96,301
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$23,674	$24,451	$25,254	$26,082	$99,461
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$24,451	$25,254	$26,082	$26,938	$102,725
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$25,254	$26,082	$26,938	$27,822	$106,096
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$26,082	$26,938	$27,822	$28,735	$109,577

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $180,547.

Dillard 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$42,717	$44,289	$45,922	$47,619	$180,547
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$44,289	$45,922	$47,619	$49,381	$187,211
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$45,922	$47,619	$49,381	$51,212	$194,133
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$47,619	$49,381	$51,212	$53,114	$201,325
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$49,381	$51,212	$53,114	$55,090	$208,797

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $109,655.

Dillard 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$24,994	$26,566	$28,199	$29,896	$109,655
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$26,566	$28,199	$29,896	$31,658	$116,319
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$28,199	$29,896	$31,658	$33,489	$123,241
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$29,896	$31,658	$33,489	$35,391	$130,433
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$31,658	$33,489	$35,391	$37,367	$137,905

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Dillard University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Dillard
	In-State	Out-of-State
Dillard University	$22,194
Tulane University of Louisiana	$65,538
Loyola University New Orleans	$47,240
Xavier University of Louisiana	$27,868
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary	$11,090
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University	$16,036