Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$65,403

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

43%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,095
Declined 4,090
Total Received 7,185
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Enrollment

2,204

undergraduate students

13

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1783, Dickinson College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in International Business and its commitment to civic engagement. It is located on a 144-acre campus in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,217
Established in 1783
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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144-acre campus in Carlisle (population: 19,259), 18 miles from Harrisburg; and 190-acre farm located six miles from main campus. School operates transportation to Harrisburg airport and train station during busy times.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Dickinson College
28 North College Street
Carlisle, PA
17013-2896

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
100%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
43%
Top 1/4
73%
Top 1/2
96%
Bottom 1/2
4%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Admit Rate

43%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,095
Declined 4,090
Total Received 7,185

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

72%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

95%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$42,175

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $63,475
Housing $8,500
Food $8,000
Additional fees $1,928
Books & supplies $1,324
Total $83,227
Average Financial Aid - $42,175
Total with Avg. Aid $41,052

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,839,170
State $316,359
Institutional $53,927,428
Other external $656,688
Total $56,739,645

Non-need-based

Federal $1,361,506
State $3,326
Institutional $3,833,368
Other external $554,808
Total $5,753,008
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 717 245-1308
F: 717 245-1972
finaid@dickinson.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Squash yes yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

Alpine skiing, badminton, basketball, cheerleading, cricket, equestrian sports, fencing, hiking, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, soccer, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Alpine skiing, badminton, basketball, cheerleading, cricket, equestrian sports, fencing, hiking, ice hockey, martial arts, soccer, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Centennial Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Archeology yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer Science yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management yes
Dance, General yes
Data Analytics, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medieval and Renaissance Studies yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. International Business/management
  2. Political Science
  3. International Studies

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,217

total students

23%

in-state

77%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

99%

2,204
students

Female
60%
1,331

Male
40%
873

1%

13
students

Female
23%
3

Male
77%
10

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,174
students

Female
60%
1,315

Male
40%
859

1%

30
students

Female
53%
16

Male
47%
14

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Student Break-down

14%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

12

Transfer applicants enrolled

1%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

16

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

16

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 49
Countries most often represented China
India
Nepal
Pakistan
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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