Dillard University's published cost of attendance is $39,202. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $19,819, middle-income families pay around $23,224, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,019.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $39,202 |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,918 |
| Room and Board | $13,543 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$17,108 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,094 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,819 |
| $30–48k | $21,094 |
| $48–75k | $23,224 |
| $75–110k | $26,032 |
| $110k+ | $27,019 |
Dillard University's published cost of attendance is $39,202. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $19,819, middle-income families pay around $23,224, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,019. Azimuth ranks Dillard University #1090 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Dillard University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and offers institutional aid to qualifying students. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $31,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $48,421, median federal debt of $31,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $350 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Dillard University earn median 4-year earnings of $48,421, placing Dillard University in the 9.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dillard University #1245 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on health sciences and biological fields. Biology, General is the largest program with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $37,061, performing at 0.6x the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 29 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,687, also exceeding its national benchmark. Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the institution's largest cohorts, with Business Administration graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,546 at 0.7x benchmark. The Nursing program graduates 13 students with median 4-year earnings of $90,661, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark. The concentration in health and biological sciences positions Dillard University graduates for durable outcomes in fields with strong employer demand and career stability.
