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Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$67,668

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
740
25th
670
75th
720
25th
640
75th
30
25th
25
75th
35
25th
30
75th
33
25th
30
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

42%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,055
Declined 4,203
Total Received 7,258
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Enrollment

2,311

undergraduate students

3

graduate students

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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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,314
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

no
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.

75th
740
25th
670
75th
720
25th
640
75th
30
25th
25
75th
35
25th
30
75th
33
25th
30

Admissions Facts

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

42%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,055
Declined 4,203
Total Received 7,258

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$43,964

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $65,650
Housing $8,800
Food $8,300
Additional fees $2,018
Books & supplies $1,324
Total $86,092
Average Financial Aid - $43,964
Total with Avg. Aid $42,128

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
Jewish/Judaic Studies 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
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Programs Offered

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

2,314

total students

27%

in-state

73%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

2,311
students

Female
60%
1,388

Male
40%
923

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,291
students

Female
60%
1,376

Male
40%
915

1%

20
students

Female
60%
12

Male
40%
8

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Student Break-down

12%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
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

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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