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Dickinson at a Glance

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 . . .

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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Overall Experience at Dickinson College

805

'14

Sociology

1.2
D

Can Think of a Few Other Ways to Spend $200,000 and 4 Years...

Alright, Dickinson does have a prestigious liberal arts reputation and was built in the 1700's with locally quarried stone. You can make great connections here. But let's be real this college is pathetic. The town is utterly dreary and depressing. There is no place here for a legit foodie btw. Very few legitimate parties and an embarrassing fraternity life. Bottom line: you can get the same quality education with a healthier feel in a more college-aged friendly town for less money... real talk. Last thing. Think hard on where you want to spend your college years my friend.

Feb 06, 2012

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Transportation at Dickinson College

805

'14

Sociology

1.5
D+

Non Existant

need a car or you're stuck in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania which is like the middle of nowhere America. If you think otherwise you should travel more dawg.

Feb 06, 2012

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Health & Safety at Dickinson College

805

'14

Sociology

1.9
C-

Good Campus Security Presence

You see campus security patrolling the grounds and surrounded streets constantly. They are very friendly as well. Poverty in Carlisle is pervasive and so there is a highly skilled security team. They are especially skilled at giving out MIPs and failing to catch the numerous sexual predators.

Feb 06, 2012

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Hometown: Somerset, NJ

Major: English/Political Science

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