Dickinson State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4804 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1332 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1255 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #671 of 1,018 | For International Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 1,392
- Graduates
- 61
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- dickinsonstate.edu
Dickinson State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dickinson State University has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 22% 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 | 60% | 56% | 63% |
| Applicants | 831 | 383 | 448 |
| Admissions | 499 | 216 | 283 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 203 | 94 | 109 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 23 | 6 | 17 |
521 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
389 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1077 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 102 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 101 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 56 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 41 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 34 (2%) |
| Asian | 17 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,875
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,470 | $6,060 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,470 | $6,060 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,570 | $6,060 |
| Fee in-district | $1,648 | $516 |
| Fee in-state | $1,648 | $516 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,648 | $516 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 383 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,740 |
| Room charge | $3,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,740 |
Dickinson State University majors
Dickinson State University has granted 207 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 25 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dickinson State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 18 | ||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 18 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 15 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Agricultural & Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 41 | 207 | 25 |
Dickinson State University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 38% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dickinson State University has published 787 scientific papers with 13,287 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Ecology, History, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 17 |
| 1993 | 3 | 9 |
| 1994 | 1 | 14 |
| 1995 | 4 | 17 |
| 1996 | 2 | 16 |
| 1997 | 2 | 25 |
| 1998 | 5 | 30 |
| 1999 | 6 | 33 |
| 2000 | 6 | 38 |
| 2001 | 11 | 38 |
| 2002 | 8 | 46 |
| 2003 | 13 | 48 |
| 2004 | 27 | 85 |
| 2005 | 18 | 54 |
| 2006 | 25 | 84 |
| 2007 | 15 | 104 |
| 2008 | 22 | 128 |
| 2009 | 25 | 112 |
| 2010 | 30 | 140 |
| 2011 | 40 | 176 |
| 2012 | 44 | 163 |
| 2013 | 26 | 260 |
| 2014 | 25 | 282 |
| 2015 | 30 | 509 |
| 2016 | 39 | 763 |
| 2017 | 47 | 859 |
| 2018 | 47 | 888 |
| 2019 | 38 | 926 |
| 2020 | 60 | 1200 |
| 2021 | 40 | 1527 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1455 |
| 2023 | 23 | 1339 |
| 2024 | 25 | 1492 |
Notable alumni
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Solo Sikoa
- Enrolled in Dickinson State University
- Studied in 2016-2016
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Joseph Yokozuna Fatu is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Solo Sikoa as the former leader of The Bloodline.
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Ramon Miller
- Occupations
- sprinter
- Biography
-
Ramon Salomon Miller is a Bahamian sprinter.
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Ken Miller
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
Ken Miller was an American football coach. He last served as an offensive consultant for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He previously served in the league as head coach and vice president of football operations for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He served as the Roughriders head coach between 2008 and 2010, leading the team to appearances in the Grey Cup in 2009 and 2010. Miller returned as head coach of the Roughriders on August 19, 2011, after the firing of Greg Marshall after a 1–7 start to the 2011 CFL season. Miller was the club's offensive coordinator under head coach Kent Austin when they captured the 95th Grey Cup in 2007. He had previously served on the coaching staffs of the Toronto Argonauts, University of Redlands, Dickinson State, and Yucaipa High School.
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Alvin Jaeger
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Alvin A. Jaeger is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who served as the Secretary of State of North Dakota from 1993 to 2023. Jaeger was elected to the office in 1992, and re-elected in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018.
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Adrian Griffith
- Occupations
- sprinter
- Biography
-
Adrian Griffith is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.
General info
| Alternative names | DSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Motto | Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 201 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 291 Campus Drive Dickinson, North Dakota, 58601-4896 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 26,000 |
| Phone | 7014832507 |