Dillard University SAT and ACT scores
New Orleans, LA · private college · 1,117 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Dillard University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Dillard University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Dillard University scored 968 to 1202, with an average of 1050. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Dillard University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 22. A 22 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Dillard University require the SAT or ACT?
Dillard University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Dillard University accept the CLT?
Dillard University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Louisiana with similar scores
- University of New OrleansSAT 935–1241
- Louisiana State University-AlexandriaSAT 970–1220
- Louisiana State University-ShreveportSAT 1000–1195
- McNeese State UniversitySAT 940–1198
- Nicholls State UniversitySAT 934–1196
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Brigham Young University-IdahoSAT 970–1200
- Carson-Newman UniversitySAT 955–1215
- Lewis UniversitySAT 960–1210
- Olivet Nazarene UniversitySAT 950–1220
- Palm Beach Atlantic UniversitySAT 950–1220
- Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSAT 980–1190
More about Dillard University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Dillard University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026