Dickinson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1849 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #506 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #459 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Carlisle |
| #452 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Undergraduates
- 2,125
- Graduates
- 12
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.dickinson.edu
Dickinson College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dickinson College has an acceptance rate of 35% and is among the top 9% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 35% | 31% | 38% |
| Applicants | 8,261 | 3,536 | 4,693 |
| Admissions | 2,885 | 1,103 | 1,782 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 577 | 241 | 336 |
12 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1377 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 272 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 155 (7%) |
| Asian | 110 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 97 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 96 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 28 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dickinson College is $37,610 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,850 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,621 |
| $48-75K | $14,690 |
| $75-110K | $21,922 |
| $110K+ | $41,427 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,776 | $3,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,776 | $3,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,776 | $3,750 |
| Fee in-district | $575 | |
| Fee in-state | $575 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $575 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,952 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,938 |
| Room charge | $8,220 |
| Meal charge | $7,718 |
Dickinson College majors
Dickinson College has granted 509 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dickinson College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 59 |
| Psychology, General | 34 |
| Economics, General | 32 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 29 |
| Neuroscience | 22 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 21 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 21 |
| Computer Science | 20 |
| Mathematics, General | 19 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 |
| Legal Studies | 18 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Sociology, General | 12 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 11 |
| Environmental Science | 11 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 |
| Physics, General | 10 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 7 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| History, General | 7 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 |
| Italian Studies | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| African Studies | 3 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 3 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 3 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 509 |
Dickinson College has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dickinson College has published 3,138 scientific papers with 31,881 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Biology, History, Computer Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 54 |
| 1992 | 37 | 75 |
| 1993 | 35 | 51 |
| 1994 | 26 | 107 |
| 1995 | 40 | 89 |
| 1996 | 35 | 120 |
| 1997 | 42 | 135 |
| 1998 | 82 | 171 |
| 1999 | 49 | 176 |
| 2000 | 40 | 179 |
| 2001 | 40 | 240 |
| 2002 | 46 | 294 |
| 2003 | 52 | 305 |
| 2004 | 64 | 312 |
| 2005 | 61 | 441 |
| 2006 | 66 | 420 |
| 2007 | 72 | 569 |
| 2008 | 88 | 586 |
| 2009 | 89 | 715 |
| 2010 | 91 | 882 |
| 2011 | 93 | 967 |
| 2012 | 137 | 1034 |
| 2013 | 92 | 1226 |
| 2014 | 156 | 1367 |
| 2015 | 117 | 1513 |
| 2016 | 133 | 1469 |
| 2017 | 129 | 1587 |
| 2018 | 121 | 1801 |
| 2019 | 136 | 2264 |
| 2020 | 126 | 2527 |
| 2021 | 112 | 3104 |
| 2022 | 112 | 2889 |
| 2023 | 122 | 2977 |
Dickinson College alumni
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James Buchanan
- Occupations
- lawyerstatespersonpoliticiandiplomat
- Biography
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James Buchanan Jr. was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He served as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861, as the secretary of State from 1845 to 1849, and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress. He was an advocate for states' rights, particularly regarding slavery, and minimized the role of the federal government preceding the Civil War.
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Rosie O'Donnell
- Occupations
- writersingeractorstand-up comedianstage actor
- Biography
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Roseann O'Donnell is an American comedian, television producer, actress, author, and television personality. She began her comedy career as a teenager and received her breakthrough on the television series Star Search in 1984. After a series of television and film roles that introduced her to a larger national audience, O'Donnell hosted her own syndicated daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, between 1996 and 2002, which won several Daytime Emmy Awards. During this period, she developed the nickname "Queen of Nice", as well as a reputation for philanthropic efforts.
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Roger B. Taney
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- Biography
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Roger Brooke Taney was an American lawyer and politician who served as the fifth chief justice of the United States, holding that office from 1836 until his death in 1864. Taney infamously delivered the majority opinion in Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), ruling that African Americans could not be considered U.S. citizens and that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the U.S. territories. Prior to joining the U.S. Supreme Court, Taney served as the U.S. attorney general and U.S. secretary of the treasury under President Andrew Jackson. He was the first Catholic to serve on the Supreme Court.
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Leon Rose
- Occupations
- basketball playerlawyer
- Biography
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Leon Rose is an American basketball executive, attorney and sports agent. He serves as president of the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a sports agent, Rose represented a number of prominent NBA players, including Allen Iverson and LeBron James.
General info
| Founded | 1773 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Pietate et doctrina tuta libertas |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 803 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | College and Louther Streets Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013-2896 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 20,000 |
| Phone | 7172435121 |