Dickinson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1736 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #475 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #428 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Carlisle |
| #526 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Undergraduates
- 2,311
- Graduates
- 3
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 42% and is among the top 11% 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 | 42% | 38% | 45% |
| Applicants | 7,258 | 3,036 | 4,218 |
| Admissions | 3,055 | 1,143 | 1,910 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 646 | 268 | 378 |
3 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
148 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1310
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dickinson College are 1310-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dickinson College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
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 | 1529 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 296 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 174 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (5%) |
| Asian | 106 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 82 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dickinson College is $38,483 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 | $40,755 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,081 |
| $48-75K | $16,316 |
| $75-110K | $22,696 |
| $110K+ | $45,175 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $65,100 | $3,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $65,100 | $3,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $65,100 | $3,750 |
| Fee in-district | $550 | |
| Fee in-state | $550 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,167 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,100 |
| Room charge | $8,800 |
| Meal charge | $8,300 |
Dickinson College majors
Dickinson College has granted 460 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dickinson College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 49 |
| Psychology, General | 33 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 29 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Environmental Science | 23 |
| Neuroscience | 22 |
| Computer Science | 20 |
| Economics, General | 18 |
| Environmental Studies | 14 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 14 |
| Legal Studies | 14 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 |
| Data Analytics, General | 12 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 11 |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 10 |
| Anthropology, General | 8 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| Mathematics, General | 7 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 7 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Dance, General | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Italian Studies | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 460 |
Dickinson College has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 76% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dickinson College has published 3,631 scientific papers with 48,390 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 37 | 104 |
| 1994 | 28 | 185 |
| 1995 | 47 | 149 |
| 1996 | 37 | 194 |
| 1997 | 44 | 222 |
| 1998 | 90 | 239 |
| 1999 | 49 | 241 |
| 2000 | 45 | 295 |
| 2001 | 44 | 365 |
| 2002 | 49 | 389 |
| 2003 | 56 | 445 |
| 2004 | 76 | 443 |
| 2005 | 68 | 609 |
| 2006 | 91 | 576 |
| 2007 | 79 | 785 |
| 2008 | 92 | 788 |
| 2009 | 86 | 948 |
| 2010 | 96 | 1116 |
| 2011 | 100 | 1277 |
| 2012 | 138 | 1376 |
| 2013 | 106 | 1534 |
| 2014 | 175 | 1703 |
| 2015 | 129 | 1948 |
| 2016 | 146 | 1910 |
| 2017 | 132 | 1999 |
| 2018 | 141 | 2265 |
| 2019 | 167 | 2946 |
| 2020 | 129 | 3461 |
| 2021 | 120 | 4128 |
| 2022 | 128 | 3619 |
| 2023 | 151 | 3829 |
| 2024 | 118 | 3917 |
| 2025 | 79 | 3442 |
Dickinson College alumni
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James Buchanan
- Occupations
- statespersonlawyerdiplomatpolitician
- Biography
-
James Buchanan Jr. was the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He also served as the 17th United States secretary of state from 1845 to 1849 and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress. Buchanan was an advocate for states' rights, particularly regarding slavery, and minimized the role of the federal government preceding the American Civil War.
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Rosie O'Donnell
- Occupations
- television producerfilm actortelevision presenterbloggervoice actor
- Biography
-
Roseann O'Donnell is an American talk show host, comedian, and actress. 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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Frances Conroy
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Frances Hardman Conroy is an American actress. She is best known for playing Ruth Fisher on the television series Six Feet Under (2001–2005), for which she won a Golden Globe and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and received four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She is also known for playing the older version of Moira O'Hara in season one of the television anthology series American Horror Story, which garnered Conroy her first Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television nomination, and as well a Primetime Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Conroy subsequently portrayed The Angel of Death, Myrtle Snow, Gloria Mott, Mama Polk, Bebe Babbitt, and Belle Noir on seven further seasons of the show: Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse, and Double Feature, respectively; this makes Conroy, along with Denis O'Hare, fourth among the actors who have appeared in most seasons of the show. For her performance in Coven, she was nominated again for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.
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Roger B. Taney
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
Roger Brooke Taney was an American lawyer and politician who served as the fifth chief justice of the United States from 1836 until his death in 1864. Taney 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.
General info
| Founded | 1773 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Pietate et doctrina tuta libertas |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 858 |
| 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 |