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Dickinson State University

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Dickinson, North Dakota 58601-4896

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Small & IntimateRuralPublicBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Dickinson State University is a public institution in Dickinson with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,720 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,270.

Established
1918
Motto
Small Community. Big Opportunity.
Mascot
Buster Blue Hawk
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of
60%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,108Students
13:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$50,720Earnings 10yr
$15,270Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dickinson State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,118
Tuition (out-of-state)$11,218
Room & Board$7,740
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$20,155
Average Net Price$15,270
Median Debt at Graduation$18,442
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,547
$30–48K$11,472
$48–75K$13,949
$75–110K$17,160
$110K+$17,040

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,270

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,960

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (64)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,108
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 2%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.4%
Freshman Retention60.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,628
8 Years$50,628
10 Years$50,720

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,600
Men
$65,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blue Hawks

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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