Dillard University Demographics & Diversity Overview

99%
Minority Students
76%
Female Students
1%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Dillard University has a diverse student body with 99% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
0.4%(5)
Hispanic
2.8%(34)
African American
87.4%(1,060)
Asian
0.1%(1)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
3.0%(36)
Unknown
5.9%(72)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color99%
Total Enrollment1,224
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Dillard University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Dillard University has a gender distribution of 76% female students and 24% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
24.4%(299)
Women
75.6%(925)

Gender Statistics

Men299

24% of total enrollment

Women925

76% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Dillard University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(19)
18-19
44.4%(544)
20-21
34.2%(418)
22-24
12.7%(155)
25+
7.2%(88)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Dillard University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 41% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.7%(191)
Out-of-State
41.1%(136)
International
1.2%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State191

58% of student body

Out-of-State136

41% of student body

International4

1% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

99%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

76%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age