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Dickinson State University

291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601

Website: Dickinson State University

Dickinson State University School Description

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

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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 State College, 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 gray.

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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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,516
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
81%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,165
Students Receiving Aid:
86%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Dickinson State University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Dickinson State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 81%
Part-Time 19%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
Other 12%
African-American 2%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 52%
Out-of-State 48%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Dakota 52%
Montana 15%
Wyoming 4%
South Dakota 3%
California 1%
Percent of Students International: 9%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 32%
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)

Dickinson State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,773 $ 11,165  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,828 $ 10,220  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 945 $ 945  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,001 34%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 584 11%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,600 56%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,640 63%  
Any Aid:
   86%  

Dickinson State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00

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