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Dickinson College

Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-2896

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Dickinson College is a private institution in Carlisle with particular strength in biology and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,204 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,191.

Established
1773
Motto
Latin: Pietate et doctrina tuta libertas
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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43%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,157Students
9:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$70,204Earnings 10yr
$32,191Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dickinson College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate43.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

43.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,475
Room & Board$16,500
Books & Supplies$1,324
Total Cost of Attendance$80,329
Average Net Price$32,191
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,167
$30–48K$15,148
$48–75K$16,348
$75–110K$21,727
$110K+$43,766

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,191

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,294

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,157
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 4%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.4%
Freshman Retention88.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,110
8 Years$69,231
10 Years$70,204

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,800
Men
$71,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#129
Washington Monthly
#39

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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