Dillard University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Dillard University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Dillard University retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.

• Dillard University Retention Rate
• Dillard University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Dillard University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Dillard University Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 78% students making it past their freshmen year, Dillard University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Louisiana, the average is 67.86%.

Dillard University Graduation Rates

There were approximately 193 students in the class of 2023. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

Four years after beginning their degree, 37% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 46% of the students had graduated and after eight years 48% of this class completed their degree.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Dillard University graduation rate 46%.

Dillard University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.

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Dillard University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 216 students or 52% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 216 students who did not complete their degree?

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 112 transferred to another institution.

• Dillard University lost contact with the remaining 103 who we assumed dropped out.

Dillard University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Dillard University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Looking at the individual cohorts below may tell you more than the overall graduation rate alone.

First-Time / Full-Time Dillard University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Dillard University represent 85.65% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Dillard University graduation rate was 48%, and by the eight year mark, 50% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Dillard University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Dillard University Drop Out Rates

180 first-time / full-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 110 transferred to another institution.

• Dillard University lost contact with the remaining 69 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Dillard University represent 0.96% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Dillard University graduation rate was 0%, and by the eight year mark, 0% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, and 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Dillard University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Dillard University Drop Out Rates

4 first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 2 transferred to another institution.

• Dillard University lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at Dillard University represent 12.20% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Dillard University graduation rate was 43%, and by the eight year mark, 43% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Dillard University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Dillard University Drop Out Rates

29 non first-time / part-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Dillard University lost contact with the remaining 29 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Returning / part-time students at Dillard University represent 1.20% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Dillard University graduation rate was 0%, and by the eight year mark, 40% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 30.46% after four years, 36.03% after six years, and 37.80% after eight years.

Dillard University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Dillard University Drop Out Rates

3 non first-time / part-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Dillard University lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
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