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Dickinson State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · North Dakota

Dickinson State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
37%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹8,56,472Out-of-state
Students
1,090Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

Dickinson State University (DSU) is a public university in Dickinson, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the North Dakota University System. It was founded in 1918 as Dickinson State Normal School and granted full university status in 1987.

Admissions planning estimate

37% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 13%–61.1%. 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: 60.05%; different cohorts are not mixed.

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

All / All Rounds: 60.1% (499/831; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

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

From application to first day

Applied 830
Offered a place 504
Enrolled 222

44% 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 composite980-1090
4001600
ACT composite17-22
136

What a year costs

₹17,73,624 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹8,56,472
  • Housing₹8,04,434
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹17,73,624
After aid (average) ₹13,23,690

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,56,472
Out-of-state ₹8,56,472

Average aid awarded: ₹7,31,354 a year.

Outcomes and support

67.4%
Retention
50.6%
Graduation
45%
Get financial aid
55%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

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

White 76.7%
Multiracial 6.7%
Hispanic 6.5%
African American 2.8%
Native American 1.8%
Unknown 1.5%
Asian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Processingbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate37.02%
Total Applicants830
Admitted Applicants504
Enrolled Applicants222
Application Fee₹3,288
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %980
SAT Composite 75th %1090
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,56,472
Out-of-State Tuition₹8,56,472
Average Housing Cost₹8,04,434
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹13,23,690
Students Receiving Aid45%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,31,354
Out-of-State Students55%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.75%
Asian1.38%
Hispanic6.51%
White76.7%
Multiracial6.7%
Native American1.83%
Pacific Islander0.64%
International2.02%
Unknown Race1.47%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate50.6%
Retention Rate67.44%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates1090

Contact

Street Address291 Campus Dr
ZIP Code58601
Phone(701) 483-2175
Websitehttps://dickinsonstate.edu/index.html
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/