Dickinson State University

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Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
School Description
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Dickinson State University is a regional four-year institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University�s mission is to provide high-quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the State of North Dakota.

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Dickinson State University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Dickinson State University (DSU) is a four-year public university in Dickinson, North Dakota, United States, and is a part of the North Dakota University System. It was founded in 1916 as Dickinson Normal School, and granted full university status in 1987.

Dickinson State offers four-year degrees in more than 25 fields of study through 10 academic departments. DSU also offers pre-professional and two-year coursework.

The student newsblog is called The Western Concept. DSU's sport teams are called the Blue Hawks, and play in the Dakota Athletic Conference. The campus colors are blue and gold.

Recent activities

In 2006 and 2007, DSU hosted educational symposia on 26th US President, Theodore Roosevelt. In 2006, the theme was Theodore Roosevelt, Adventurer. Nationally ranked Roosevelt scholars, historians and Tweed Roosevelt, TR's great grandson spoke on TR's experiences as a rancher, explorer and naturalist. In 2007, the theme was Theodore Roosevelt and America’s Place in the World Arena. Speakers included H. W. Brands, author of TR - The Last Romantic, John Milton Coop]], author of The Warrior and the Priest - Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, Kristin Hoganson, author of Fighting for American Manhood: How Gender Politics Provoked the Spanish-American, Lori Lyn Bogle, expert on TR and the development of the modern Navy], D. Jerome Tweton, TR and Marquis de Mores sholar, Tweed Roosevelt, moderator, Clay Jenkinson, and summary by Steven Doherty and Jon Brudvig. A world-premier performance of a lost play on the political and family issues faced by TR and originally written by historian and head of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, Herman Haggedorn was widely received.

Notable alumni

  • Jill McLain - Miss Montana USA 2006
  • Derrick Atkins - Athletics (track and field) 2006
  • Chris Walby - Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL 1981

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,461
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 95%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 9,712
Students Receiving Aid: 89%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 35
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 90%
Other 7%
African-American 2%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 56%
Out-of-State 44%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Dakota 56%
Montana 21%
Wyoming 5%
South Dakota 5%
Nevada 1%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 31%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Track (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,154 $ 9,712  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,329 $ 8,888  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 825 $ 825  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,870 46%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 610 12%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,582 55%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,664 68%  
Any Aid:
  89%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 99% (Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

Degree Programs at Dickinson State University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Dickinson State University

Career Education Majors