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Dickinson at a Glance

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Location:
Carlisle, PA
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$40,114
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,114
Room & Board:
$10,430
Average Financial Aid:
$23,286
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,340
Part-Time Undergrads:
36
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.dickinson.edu
Admissions Website:
www.dickinson.edu/admit
Financial Aid Website:
www.dickinson.edu/finaid
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
48 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1790–2058
Average ACT Scores:
27–30

Best Things

  • Engaged and accessible professors
  • Study abroad opportunities
  • Attractiveness of campus
  • Close-knit student body
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Rainy, cold weather
  • Limited variety of activities in Carlisle
  • Lack of 24-hour eating on campus and limit of places to use your meal plan
  • Lack of transportation, particularly for first-year students
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • Business
  • Business Management
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $40K+, Student Body: 1000-5000, Pennsylvania, Town, Bachelor's (4-year)

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

When asked, "If you had a chance to do it all over again, would they still come to Dickinson College?", almost every student polled said they would do it in a heartbeat. On the whole, Dickinson is remembered by alumni as a place that provided some of the most incredible opportunities in their lives. The College serves as a starting point for not only career success, but for lifetime happiness, as well.

Students come to school here because they are serious about their futures. Academics are always the top priority and everything else comes second to classes and coursework. Thus, be prepared for Dickinson to push you to your limits academically. Dickinsonians are successful in and outside the classroom, and it is not uncommon for a student to play a sport, participate in a club, have an engaging internship, and still maintain their studying. In addition, you’ll learn to expand your social horizons and to indulge the international community through study abroad and a global education at home. Our motto is “Engage the World,” and nothing is more focused and concentrated on at Dickinson. A Dickinson College diploma is more than just a degree—it’s a way of life.

 

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Transportation at Dickinson College

duncanlennon

'10

English

3.1
B-

You Need a Car.

There's no real way to get out of town without one. That said, Carlisle is very walkable/bikeable.

Dec 01, 2011

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Health & Safety at Dickinson College

duncanlennon

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English

2.3
C

Draconian Public Safety Department

The school is safe, but at the expense of students' freedoms.

Dec 01, 2011

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Academics at Dickinson College

duncanlennon

'10

English

3.5
B

Great Study Abroad

The term abroad options are amazing. Being in the UK for my junior year taught me a lot and helped me to appreciate the college more when I returned.

Dec 01, 2011

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