Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate60.1%
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
6100.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Blue Hawks
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from ND state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
476 mi(825 min)
Denverpop. 710K
506 mi(877 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
619 mi(1073 min)