
Dickinson State University
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$6,474
Avg in-state tuition
$8,294
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Dickinson, North Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,381, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,474, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,294.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
99% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1082
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
53%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
78%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
32% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
40
Total Online Enrollment
760
Percent of Programs Online
44% On-campus
56% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 52% online
Associate 75% online
Bachelor's 55% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $6,474 | $8,294 |
Graduate | $6,060 | $6,060 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $7,486 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,500 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,486 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,500 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $18,660 | $20,480 |
Off-campus without family | $18,660 | $20,480 |
Off-campus with family | $11,174 | $12,994 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
67%
State Grant Aid
49%
Institution Grant Aid
56%
Pell Grant
32%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$42k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Health
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
18Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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