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Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND · Town · 1,090 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
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Location
Dickinson, ND, 58601-4896 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
481 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$20,567
Out-of-state COA
$20,567
Avg net price
$14,092
Room & board
$8,564
In-state tuition
$9,118
Out-of-state tuition
$9,118
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,479
$30–48k
$8,094
$48–75k
$12,985
$75–110k
$15,484
$110k+
$16,922
Admissions
Admit rate
37%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
19

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
18%
Consumer completion
44%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,628
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,720
Median debt
$18,442
Monthly loan payment
$196
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,250–$19,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,800
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$58,846
Independent students
32%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
7%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
2%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,628
10 years after entry
$50,720
Business Administration, Management and Operations39
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing20
Human Resources Management and Services20
Accounting and Related Services16
Agriculture, General15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas14
Business/Commerce, General14
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness13
Psychology, General13
Finance and Financial Management Services11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other10
Biology, General9
Computer and Information Sciences, General6
Criminal Justice and Corrections5
Communication and Media Studies4
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Institutional
Endowment
$22M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Full-time faculty
50%
Avg faculty salary
$7,146/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,350
Federal loan rate
34%

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