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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division III
Conference
Centennial Conference
School Colors
Red and white
Men Playing Varsity Sports
306 - 29 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
191 - 14 %
College Prowler Take
Dickinson is a school where students can successfully participate in one or more varsity sports and not get behind in their workload. Since the philosophy at Dickinson is that academics come first, many varsity sports teams achieve “Academic All-American” status for their combined team GPAs. Dickinson is a member of the Centennial Conference and competes against schools like Gettysburg, Franklin & Marshall, Johns Hopkins, Haverford, Swarthmore, Bryn Mawr, Washington, McDaniel, Ursinus, and Muhlenberg. While Dickinson's sports teams vary in ability, the men’s and women’s cross country teams and the men’s and women’s swimming teams often have undefeated records at the end of their seasons. Intramural sports are also very big on campus and are adored by students—championship T-shirts are a coveted possession. The intramural program exists on a level between open recreation and varsity athletics and offers students an opportunity to compete in a structured and competitive setting. Participation is available in individual, dual, and team competition. Students Speak Out
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dson115 says:  |
It depends on the sport. Our...
It depends on the sport. Our football team is decent, and we just got lights, so we can now have night games. Varsity sports are certainly important, but jocks don't rule the school. IM sports are a lot of fun and can often get quite competitive.
Athletics: February 20, 2009
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DicRC says: Dickinson College 2014 English Language and Literature |
Most people on campus play a sport...
Most people on campus play a sport of some sort. The sports do not necessarily get big crowds though.
Athletics: February 19, 2009
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miskenacesky says: Dickinson College 2014 Social Sciences |
There are a lot of varsity...
There are a lot of varsity athletes but attendance at sporting events is still low. Intramural sports are fun and popular. Everyone wants to win a T-shirt!
Athletics: February 18, 2009
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DicCC says: Dickinson College 2013 Arts, Visual and Performing |
The varsity sports are getting...
The varsity sports are getting better—in particular, football and lacrosse. The IM sports are pretty fun but don't get too much attention from other students. In fact, the varsity sports don't either. We're not much of a tailgating school.
Athletics: February 18, 2009
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DicKS says: Dickinson College 2016 Undecided |
Surprisingly, they are way more...
Surprisingly, they are way more intense than I had expected prior to attending Dickinson. I thought that since we are a Division III school, people would be involved in their sports but not to the extent that I have seen here so far. I also expected the coaches to be more laid back. They say that academics come first, and that may technically be true, but they expect 100 percent from their players or teams, making it hard for the student to do anything else on campus. This was actually the main reason I decided not to play varsity tennis. I didn't want to tie myself down to one activity that I enjoyed but knew wasn't going to be my future. Pretty much every sport is represented, and if it's not varsity, then there is a way to play it in intramurals or clubs. Intramurals, in my experience with singles and doubles tennis, were not as organized as they could have or should have been but fun while it lasted!
Athletics: February 17, 2009
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FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Chidokwan karate
- Cricket
- Equestrian
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Paintball
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Volleyball (men's)
Gyms and Facilities
- Kline Athletic Center - Kline Athletic Center is a 38,600 square-foot fieldhouse/gymnasium with a 200-meter, four-lane track and hidden jump pit, a 25-yard competition swimming pool with separate diving well and seating for 350 spectators, an exercise and dance studio including equipment for fitness spinning, and a state-of-the-art fitness center and weight room equipped with racquetball and squash courts.
Athletic Fields
Dickinson Park, Biddle Field
Getting Tickets
Getting tickets is extremely easy. Football is the only sport that requires tickets, and they can be purchased by non-students for a small fee upon entry to the game. Students get in free with their ID.
Most Popular Sports
Cross country, football, ice hockey (club)
Most Overlooked Teams
Frisbee
Best Place to Take a Walk
Around campus, down High Street
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Hometown: Somerset, NJ
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