Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003253
- Phone: (215) 345-1500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
40.06%FINANCIAL AID RATE
77%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$34,007Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Dickinson College
700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA
Dickinson College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Dickinson College is nearly two thousand annually.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1790 to 2060 on the SAT and between 27 to 30 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of around 42% of which only 26% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $47,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,100 per year. Some students at Dickinson College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
The Dickinson College Red Devils participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.dickinson.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Dickinson College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Dickinson College has a total student population of about 2,400. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 26% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $62,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,700 to $2,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 77% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 73% | $35,682 |
Receiving Student Loans | 50% | $6,127 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Dickinson College may provide student services like:- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Dickinson College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Centennial Conference)
- Basketball (Centennial Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Centennial Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Dickinson College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Archaeology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Dickinson College.
- Gettysburg College in Beaver Falls, PA (26 miles away)
- Wilson College in Media, PA (30 miles away)
- Lebanon Valley College in Lansdale, PA (37 miles away)
- McDaniel College in Chestertown, MD (44 miles away)
- Susquehanna University in Stroudsburg, PA (45 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Review a complete list of all the Pennsylvania colleges
- Get a list of all private colleges in Pennsylvania
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003253
- Phone: (215) 345-1500
- School Homepage