School Overview
Dickinson College, located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, received its charter as a higher education institution in 1783. It was founded just a few days after the Treaty of Paris signing and is the sixteenth oldest college in the U.S. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was the original founder of Dickinson College. The college is named after John Dickinson, a signer of the Constitution and later a Governor of Pennsylvania.
Dickinson College is known well known for its well developed international study abroad programs and its rigorous curriculum. The college sponsors twelve study centers abroad and its global education approach has been recognized by the Association of International Educators, the American Council on Education and the NAFSA. In 2003, the NAFSA recognized Dickson for “Outstanding Campus Internalization” along with six other U.S. higher education institutions. Acceptance rates at Dickson continue to become more selective as its popularity grows. Annual average student enrollment is close to 2,400 and the college employs a full-time faculty of more than 180.
Dickinson College is not associated with Dickinson School of Law, which merged with Pennsylvania State University in 1997. Dickinson College is often mistaken for Farleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey and Dickinson State University in North Dakota.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 1773 Carlisle, PA 17013-2896 (717) 245-1231 (800) 644-1773 Fax: (717) 245-1442 [email protected] Contact: Stephanie Balmer Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
Main Address PO Box 1773 Carlisle, PA 17013-2896 (717) 243-5121 |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,388 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 613 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,364 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $65 Online application fee: $65 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 44% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 92% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Dance and music B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing International Business B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Medieval/Renaissance Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Dickinson College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (717) 243-5121 |
| Website: | https://www.dickinson.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/279/apply |
| Address: | College and Louther Streets, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,133 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 83% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,133 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $56,523 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $56,523 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 84% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $38,039 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Dickinson College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Dickinson College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 41 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Dickinson College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $56,523 |
| Out-of-state | $56,523 |
| Books and supplies | $1,290 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 534 | 84% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 521 | 82% | $38,039 |
| Student loan aid | 354 | 56% | $6,532 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,855 | 77% | $36,112 |
| Federal student loans | 996 | 42% | $5,176 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Dickinson College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Dickinson College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,426 | 2,689 | 3,737 | Percent admitted | 100% | 38% | 41% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 7% | 8% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Dickinson College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,133 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,133 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Dickinson College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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