Description
Located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Dickinson College is a private university founded in 1783, promoting academic excellence and an involved student life.
Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a long list of disciplines, including preprofessional programs such as law, medicine, and engineering. Students are encouraged to take advantage of Dickinson’s study abroad programs spanning Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Australia. Programs vary between summer sessions, semester, and year-long academic endeavors.
Student life starts with vibrant campus activities, residential halls, student organizations, and athletic teams. Students have dozens of opportunities to participate in community service programs, while theater groups and religious and special interest organizations offer recreational outlets.
Dickinson cares about the well-being of its student body. Support services, such as career advising, counseling services, a health clinic, the women’s center, and academic workshops are available to all students. Financial aid advising is also available to students who need extra support in paying tuition.
Dickinson College promotes the exploration of academic, professional and global pursuits. Students never find themselves limited or denied assistance among faculty and peers on campus. Dickinson is for those who wish to push the boundaries of intellectual pursuit.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Red Devils
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$40,114
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,114
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
2,376
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,388
- Freshman Class
- 582
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 2,376
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 21%
- Out-of-State
- 79%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 59%
- Men
- 41%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 4%
- Caucasian
- 81%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 6%
Students State Origin
- Pennsylvania
- 21%
- New Jersey
- 11%
- New York
- 11%
- Maryland
- 10%
- Connecticut
- 7%
- Other
- 40%
International Students
- International
- 6%
- Domestic
- 94%