Campus Vibe
UrbanGreek life
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
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate43.1%
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
6000.0%
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 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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from PA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
109 mi(189 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
148 mi(257 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
171 mi(296 min)