Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Dickinson State University

Dickinson State University is a small, public institution in Dickinson, ND, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,090 students. The acceptance rate is 37%. 51% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $50,720.

37%

Acceptance

$14,092

Net price

1,090

Enrollment

51%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

37%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,092

Average net price

$9,118

In-state tuition

$9,118

Out-of-state tuition

$8,564

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$20,567

Total cost of attendance

21%

Students receiving Pell grants

34%

Students with federal loans

$18,442

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,479

$30–48K

$8,094

$48–75K

$12,985

$75–110K

$15,484

$110K+

$16,922

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business33.2%

Education12.9%

Parks & Recreation11.8%

Health & Nursing9.4%

Agriculture7.1%

Psychology3.8%

Biology3.2%

Humanities2.9%

Precision Production2.9%

Multidisciplinary2.6%

After Graduation

$50,720

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,628

Median earnings (6 yrs)

51%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

76%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,350

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,090

Total enrollment

17%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

77%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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