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Dickinson State University
Dickinson, NDPublicTown Setting
Selective • 37% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Dickinson State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Dickinson, ND. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 37%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.1K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
37% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading488 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math506 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite19 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
37%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing33% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,904
Earnings 5yr: $74,011
Debt: $31,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,040
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,015
Earnings 5yr: $70,117
Debt: $18,807
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,169
Earnings 5yr: $56,301
Debt: $27,197
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,147
Earnings 5yr: $53,656
Debt: $27,321
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,488
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $33,519
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,529
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,639
Earnings 5yr: $53,334
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,523
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,675
Debt: $25,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,935
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,092
In-State Tuition$9,118
Out-of-State Tuition$9,118
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
21%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,628
+4% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,720
Completion Signals
51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,960
Est. Monthly Payment
$129/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
17%
Avg Family Income
$74,120
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