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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 42% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Dickinson College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Carlisle, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 42%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
42% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading670 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math640 - 720
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 33
1typical 50% range36
42%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences22% of degrees
Biological Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,990
Earnings 5yr: $104,288
Debt: $19,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,378
Earnings 5yr: $87,865
Debt: $19,000
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,874
Earnings 5yr: $55,883
Debt: $19,802
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,570
Earnings 5yr: $87,169
Debt: $19,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,834
Earnings 5yr: $73,090
Debt: $19,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,045
Earnings 5yr: $80,589
Debt: $19,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,706
Earnings 5yr: $76,497
Debt: $19,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,699
Earnings 5yr: $61,320
Debt: $19,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,603
Earnings 5yr: $59,365
Debt: $19,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,103
Earnings 5yr: $77,545
Debt: $19,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,597
Earnings 5yr: $65,376
Debt: $18,402
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $88,409
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Archeology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$37,607
In-State Tuition$65,650
Out-of-State Tuition$65,650
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
13%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
88%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$57,110
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$70,204
Completion Signals
80%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,294
Est. Monthly Payment
$187/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
12%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$123,362
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