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Dickinson State University

Dickinson State University is a small, public institution located in Dickinson, nd. Founded in 1918, Dickinson State University offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,148 undergraduates
cost $9,118 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Dickinson State University? 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 72.0%
SAT score average 1018
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.28
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Dickinson State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Human Resources Management and Services
Agriculture, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,118
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,740
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,500
Cost of attendance* $21,558
Average financial aid package $11,381
Estimated cost $10,177 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $11,218
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,740
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,500
Cost of attendance* $23,658
Average financial aid package $11,381
Estimated cost $12,277 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Dickinson State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,148, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

1,470

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
73%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Dickinson State University, students love their Student Ambassadors. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601-4896
phone 701-483-2507
address www.dickinsonstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student ambassadors

Cmapus activities board

Student senate

Fbla

Ag club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is Dickinson State University?

Dickinson State University is located in Dickinson, nd.

What is the acceptance rate at Dickinson State University? 

The acceptance rate for Dickinson State University is 72%.

What’s the average GPA for Dickinson State University?

The average high school GPA for Dickinson State University students was 3.28.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Dickinson State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Dickinson State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $86,232.

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