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Dickinson College

Dickinson College is a small, private institution located in Carlisle, pa. Founded in 1773, Dickinson College offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,083 undergraduates
cost $61,326 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Dickinson College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 34.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Dickinson College is known for one of its top majors: International Business. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

International Business
Political Science and Government
Economics
Psychology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
International Relations and National Security Studies
Area Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,326
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,938
Books & supplies $1,324
Other expenses $1,928
Cost of attendance* $80,516
Average financial aid package $55,968
Estimated cost $24,548 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,326
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,938
Books & supplies $1,324
Other expenses $1,928
Cost of attendance* $80,516
Average financial aid package $55,968
Estimated cost $24,548 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Dickinson College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,083, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,217

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
67%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Dickinson College, students love their Admissions Volunteers, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map College and Louther Streets, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
phone 717-243-5121
address https://www.dickinson.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Admissions volunteers

Outing club

Wdcv radio station

Student senate

Mob (programming board)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Dickinson College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Dickinson College?

Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Dickinson College? 

The acceptance rate for Dickinson College is 35%.

What’s the average GPA for Dickinson College?

The average high school GPA for Dickinson College students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Dickinson College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Dickinson College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $322,064.

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