Dickinson State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4730 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1319 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1242 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #430 of 1,021 | For International Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,411
- Graduates
- 62
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Applicants | 729 | 357 | 372 |
| Admissions | 525 | 257 | 268 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 230 | 125 | 105 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 6 | 6 |
567 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
376 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 875
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dickinson State University are 875-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
138 or 57%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dickinson State University are 16-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1099 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 85 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 43 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (3%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
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
- $5,391
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
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 | 421 |
|---|---|
| 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 206 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 42 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 | 30 | 8 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 23 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 13 | ||
| Agricultural & Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 11 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Finance, General | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 | ||
| Psychology, General | 6 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 45 | 206 | 42 |
Dickinson State University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 43% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dickinson State University has published 719 scientific papers with 9,321 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Sociology, Ecology, History, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 4 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 |
| 1998 | 4 | 11 |
| 1999 | 6 | 19 |
| 2000 | 6 | 15 |
| 2001 | 9 | 26 |
| 2002 | 9 | 27 |
| 2003 | 11 | 35 |
| 2004 | 23 | 56 |
| 2005 | 19 | 47 |
| 2006 | 25 | 66 |
| 2007 | 18 | 76 |
| 2008 | 20 | 121 |
| 2009 | 26 | 84 |
| 2010 | 24 | 123 |
| 2011 | 37 | 161 |
| 2012 | 49 | 151 |
| 2013 | 30 | 208 |
| 2014 | 26 | 240 |
| 2015 | 25 | 374 |
| 2016 | 40 | 653 |
| 2017 | 42 | 652 |
| 2018 | 38 | 788 |
| 2019 | 37 | 775 |
| 2020 | 52 | 914 |
| 2021 | 41 | 1214 |
| 2022 | 19 | 1123 |
| 2023 | 21 | 1047 |
Notable alumni
-
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 currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Solo Sikoa. He is a member of The Bloodline and a former one-time NXT North American Champion. Fatu is a member of the Anoaʻi family of Samoan wrestlers.
-
Ramon Miller
- Occupations
- sprinter
- Biography
-
Ramon Miller is a Bahamian sprinter.
-
Ken Miller
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
Ken Miller is currently 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.
-
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.
General info
| Alternative names | DSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Motto | Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 200 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 291 Campus Drive Dickinson, North Dakota, 58601-4896 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 7014832507 |