Dillard University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,284

Cost of attendance at Dillard University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,284

Cost of attendance at Dillard University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dillard University was $19,000. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Dillard University

Dillard University net price calculator

$19,000

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average	$12,746
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Dillard University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,000	$16	$17,264	$17,403	$21,566	$24,449	$22,781
2021	$19,016	$1,747 (10%)	$17,736	$18,658	$19,167	$24,682	$22,450
2020	$17,269	$321 (2%)	$15,461	$16,367	$19,132	$20,825	$22,496
2019	$17,590	$368 (2%)	$16,608	$17,445	$17,252	$17,800	$20,631
2018	$17,222	$1,579 (8%)	$15,655	$17,248	$17,940	$19,908	$20,016
2017	$18,801	$800 (4%)	$18,365	$18,832	$19,813	$20,398	$13,306
2016	$18,001	$3,129 (21%)	$17,587	$18,062	$19,190	$14,235	$18,152
2015	$14,872	$1,589 (10%)	$14,252	$14,167	$19,238	$17,555	$18,592
2014	$16,461	--	$14,370	$14,746	$16,975	$19,239	$21,493

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dillard University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$35,539	$172	$19,284	$14,955	$1,300
2021	$35,367	No change	$19,281	$14,786	$1,300
2020	$35,367	$2,353 (7%)	$19,281	$14,786	$1,300
2019	$33,014	$585 (2%)	$17,918	$13,796	$1,300
2018	$32,429	$1,154 (4%)	$17,917	$13,212	$1,300
2017	$31,275	$812 (3%)	$17,064	$12,991	$1,220
2016	$30,463	$309 (1%)	$16,252	$12,991	$1,220
2015	$30,154	$468 (2%)	$16,252	$12,702	$1,200
2014	$29,686	$1,356 (5%)	$16,094	$12,392	$1,200
2013	$28,330	--	$14,770	$12,360	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Dillard University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 661 dormitories available to its students at $6,156 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Dillard University is $684 per month.
Does Dillard University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Dillard University for one academic year is $4,310, which works out to $479 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Dillard University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Dillard University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,260

If living off-campus, with family: $5,160

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,160
How much is Dillard University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $36.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Dillard University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Dillard University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$726	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$726	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Dillard University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Dillard University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,310	$6,156	N/A	19	661
2021	$4,184	$6,156	N/A	19	695
2020	$4,062	$6,156	N/A	19	695
2019	$3,944	$6,156	N/A	19	704
2018	$3,830	$6,156	N/A	19	704
2017	$3,718	$6,156	N/A	19	686
2016	$3,610	$6,836	N/A	19	663

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dillard University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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