Dickinson College is a private liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with a strong academic reputation and a legacy of outstanding alumni. Founded in 1783, Dickinson was the first college founded in the newly formed United States of America and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. As an educational institution, Dickinson provides an academically rigorous curriculum blending traditional humanities and sciences with innovative programs in a liberal arts environment. The college also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including student organizations and clubs, athletic teams and performing arts, along with many volunteer opportunities. Dickinson is a diverse and inclusive community that values inclusion, respect, and belonging for all its students. Additionally, Dickinson is dedicated to sustainability and responsible stewardship, with many initiatives and programs in place to promote environmental and social responsibility. The college’s commitment to its students is demonstrated through the vast array of resources available to them, including a dedicated career services office, counseling and intervention services, and exceptional advising and tutoring.
- Address: College and Louther Streets, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
- Phone: (717) 243-5121
- Website: https://www.dickinson.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,932
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $65
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $56,523 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,324 |
| Room & Board | $14,672 |
| Other | $1,991 |
| Total Cost | $74,510 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 52%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Political Science and Government, General
- Economics, General
- Psychology, General
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 95%
- Part-time: 5%
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 5%
- Black or African American: 6%
- Hispanic / Latino: 9%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 63%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 12%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 100%
- 25 and Over: 0%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 24%
- Out-of-State: 76%
- Unknown: 0%