Note: If adjustment(s) are made to the student’s charges on student account (tuition, housing,meals/meal plan, etc.), the student’s budget/cost of attendance (COA) will also be adjusted (up ordown based on the adjustment made by Business and Finance). The adjustment may negativelyimpact the student’s financial aid eligibility (i.e. decrease financial aid award).

Dillard University Cost of Attendance

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships utilizes these budgets to determine how much financial aid will be offered. Total financial aid offered from all sources, including private sources, cannot exceed the total cost of attendance. Students who have unusual circumstances are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. A Financial Aid Counselor can evaluate your situation and with appropriate documentation can possibly make an adjustment to your Cost of Attendance (Budget) to allow for the personal circumstances (i.e., the purchase of a computer).

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2023-24 Cost of Attendance – As approved by Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.

On-Campus Off-Campus With Parents
Billable Cost
Tuition $ 19,194 $ 19,194 $ 19,194
Room & Board $ 3,400 N/A N/A
Mandatory Fees* $ 3,400 $ 3,400 $ 3,400
Total Direct Costs: $ 34,380 $ 22,594 $ 22,594
Non-Billable Costs
Room & Board (Housing) N/A $ 11,337 $ 4,031
Books/Supplies $ 1,300 $ 1,300 $ 1,300
Transportation $ 3,424 $ 3,424 $ 3,424
Personal/Miscellaneous $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 2,500
Total Costs $ 41,604 $ 41,155 $ 33,849

*23-24 Award Year: First time students incur an additional one-time fee of $400 for Student Orientation and Assessment fees.

For a complete list of Dillard University tuition and fees, visit the Tuition and Fees page