Admission & test scores

Dillard University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 968–1202 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 21. Dillard University admits 42% of applicants — moderately selective. 78% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range968–1202middle half of admits

ACT midpoint21admitted students

Acceptance rate42%moderately selective

First-year retention78%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

968

Average

1050

75th percentile

1202

A quarter of admitted students scored below 968 and a quarter above 1202. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,063.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi	1050	19	100%	$8,605
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Fort Smith, Arkansas	1050	—	80%	$7,334
North Carolina Central University Durham, North Carolina	1050	18	87%	$6,699
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Kingsville, Texas	1050	19	91%	$9,892
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri	1050	—	64%	$10,050
Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas	1050	21	89%	$8,400

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Dillard University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Dillard University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 968 and 1202 on the SAT, with an average of 1050. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Dillard University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 21.

How hard is it to get into Dillard University?

Dillard University admits 42% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 78% return for a second year.

Does Dillard University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.