Dickinson College

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Dickinson at a Glance

Old West Cupola

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Location:
Carlisle, PA
Setting:
Town
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$40,114
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,114
Room & Board:
$10,430
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,340
Part-Time Undergrads:
36
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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
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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
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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • Business
  • Business Management
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Overall ExperienceWhat'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.

 

Dickinson Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Dickinson College

DicRC

English '10

I would have probably gone to a...

I would have probably gone to a school where i could focus more on a specific subject instead of a liberal arts schedule. A big reason I came here was to play football, so it is a give and take.

Feb 19, 2009

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Overall Experience at Dickinson College

DicTD

English '11

I like going to Dickinson. If I...

I like going to Dickinson. If I had to choose again, I would come here. It is a place where you can have fun with your friends, but it is really focused on learning and outreach to the community, which I like.

Feb 19, 2009

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Overall Experience at Dickinson College

DicJC

Arts '13

I love this place so much. The...

I love this place so much. The problem is that because Dickinson has a party school reputation, people often forget the need to do work. It is very hard here, and students must get on top of their stuff to not feel as though they are drowning in work.

Feb 17, 2009

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