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Dickinson College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

Dickinson College

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
42.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹61,66,635Out-of-state
Students
2,273Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Dickinson College is a private liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1773 as Carlisle Grammar School, Dickinson was chartered on September 9, 1783, making it one of the first colleges established after the formation of the United States. Dickinson was founded by Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The college is named in honor of John Dickinson, a Founding Father who voted to ratify the Constitution and later served as governor of Pennsylvania, and his wife Mary Norris Dickinson, who donated much of their extensive personal libraries to the new college.

Admissions planning estimate

42.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 14.7%–69.5%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 43.08%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 43.1% (3,095/7,185; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

42 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,258
Offered a place 3,055
Enrolled 646

21.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1310-1460
4001600
ACT composite30-33
136

What a year costs

₹78,97,238 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹61,66,635
  • Housing₹16,06,237
  • Books & supplies₹1,24,366
Sticker price ₹78,97,238
After aid (average) ₹35,32,500

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹61,66,635
Out-of-state ₹61,66,635

Average aid awarded: ₹49,24,291 a year.

Outcomes and support

92%
Retention
79.8%
Graduation
62%
Get financial aid
72%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 66.6%
Hispanic 7.6%
Multiracial 4.8%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.6%
Unknown 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

2 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Archeologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Educationbachelor
Sociologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate42.09%
Total Applicants7258
Admitted Applicants3055
Enrolled Applicants646
Application Fee₹6,106
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1310
SAT Composite 75th %1460
ACT Composite 25th %30
ACT Composite 75th %33

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹61,66,635
Out-of-State Tuition₹61,66,635
Average Housing Cost₹16,06,237
Books & Supplies₹1,24,366
Average Net Price₹35,32,500
Students Receiving Aid62%
Average Aid Awarded₹49,24,291
Out-of-State Students72%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.61%
Asian4.62%
Hispanic7.61%
White66.56%
Multiracial4.8%
Native American0.00
Pacific Islander0.09%
International12.01%
Unknown Race0.7%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate79.78%
Retention Rate91.98%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates2273

Contact

Street AddressCollege & Louther Street
ZIP Code17013
Phone(717) 245-1231
Websitehttps://www.dickinson.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/