Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Dickinson College reported a 43.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Dickinson College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Carlisle, PA, with an SAT reference of 1380 and an ACT reference of 32. The historical average net price is $37,607 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

43.1%

7,185 applicants

SAT reference

1380

Combined score

ACT reference

32

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$37,607

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Dickinson College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—13801460
ACT (composite, 1–36)—32—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

81.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

92.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,273

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Dickinson College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$40,755
$30,001 – $48,000$15,081
$48,001 – $75,000$16,316
$75,001 – $110,000$22,696
$110,000+$45,175

Top Majors at Dickinson College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences95
Biological & Biomedical Sciences76
Business, Management & Marketing49
Natural Resources & Conservation37
Psychology33
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies24
Visual & Performing Arts22
Computer & Information Sciences20
Foreign Languages & Linguistics19
Legal Professions14

Financial Aid at Dickinson College

About Dickinson College

Official website: https://www.dickinson.edu/

Admissions: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/287/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Dickinson College

What is the acceptance rate at Dickinson College?

Dickinson College reported a 43% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 7,185. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Dickinson College?

The historical 43% acceptance rate suggests Dickinson College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Dickinson College?

The imported historical records for Dickinson College include an SAT reference value of 1380 and an ACT reference value of 32. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Dickinson College?

The stored historical average net price at Dickinson College is $37,607 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 95%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $40,209 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Dickinson College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Dickinson College is 82%. its stored first-year retention rate is 92%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Dickinson College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Dickinson College?

Dickinson College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Dickinson College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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