School Information

75.8
Total Enrollment 2,376
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Dickinson College

http://www.dickinson.edu
College and Louther Streets, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-2896
(717) 243-5121

Dickinson’s commitment to forward-thinking learning is evident today in lively discourse between students and faculty; in student and faculty writings and research; and in the shimmering façade of Dickinson’s state-of-the-art Rector Science Complex. You can see the college’s firm commitment to sustainability manifest in the sustainable systems instituted throughout the campus and in coursework and programs put forth by our pioneering academic departments.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Dickinson College, 64.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 57.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $24,308), and 41% receive loans ($5,477 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,080.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Dickinson College is $25,024 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,026 people applied to Dickinson College. Of the applicants, 49.0% were admitted (47.0% male & 50.0% female ) and 24.0% accepted (25.0% male and 23.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     21.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     92.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     79.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     83.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     84.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 717-245-1231
Admissions Office Email admit@dickinson.edu
Admissions Office Address Dickinson College Post Office Box 1773 Carlisle, PA 17013
Admissions Website http://www.dickinson.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.dickinson.edu/admit/apply.html
Application Fee $65

In order to be accepted to Dickinson College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Dickinson College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 600
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 690
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 690
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
 
Dickinson College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 42
American/United States Studies/Civilization 15
East Asian Studies 15
Italian Studies 8
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
Russian Studies 1
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 45
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 68
International Business/Trade/Commerce 68
Computer and information sciences and support services 9
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
English language and literature/letters 35
English Language and Literature, General 35
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 55
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 4
French Language and Literature 14
German Language and Literature 5
Russian Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 29
History 26
History, General 26
Legal professions and studies 15
Legal Studies, General 15
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 16
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Neuroscience 12
Natural resources and conservation 11
Environmental Science 5
Environmental Studies 6
Philosophy and religious studies 13
Jewish/Judaic Studies 1
Philosophy 10
Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical sciences 12
Chemistry, General 4
Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Physics, General 6
Psychology 38
Psychology, General 38
Public administration and social service professions 14
Public Policy Analysis 14
Social sciences 148
Anthropology 9
Archeology 6
Economics, General 32
International Relations and Affairs 21
Political Science and Government, General 57
Sociology 23
Visual and performing arts 24
Art/Art Studies, General 20
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Music, General 2
 
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