Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND

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Tuition & Fees

$12,618

$14,718

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
450
75th
580
25th
425
75th
20
25th
14
75th
21
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 525
Declined 204
Total Received 729
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Public

1,411

undergraduate students

62

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1918, Dickinson State University is a public comprehensive university that is known for its programs in Education, Business, and Nursing. It is located on a 76-acre campus in Dickinson, North Dakota—100 miles from Bismarck.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 1,473
Established in 1918
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

132-acre campus in Dickinson (population: 22,186), 100 miles from Bismarck. Served by air and bus; train serves Williston.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND
58601

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
16%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
35%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
450
75th
580
25th
425
75th
20
25th
14
75th
21
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) April 15
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required

Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 525
Declined 204
Total Received 729

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

96%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$5,673

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,118
Housing $3,000
Food $4,740
Additional fees $3,500
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $21,558
Average Financial Aid - $5,673
Total with Avg. Aid $15,885

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,430,893
State $411,570
Institutional $349,990
Other external $219,159
Total $2,411,612

Non-need-based

Federal $10,929
State $70,766
Institutional $159,216
Other external $86,898
Total $327,809

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 279-4295
F: 701 483-9959
dsu.financialaid@dickinsonstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, North Star Athletic Association, Dakota Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Health Teacher Education yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Information Technology yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Business Education
  3. Agricultural Studies

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Health Professions
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,473

total students

52%

in-state

48%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

1,411
students

Female
55%
782

Male
45%
629

4%

62
students

Female
44%
27

Male
56%
35

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

69%

972
students

Female
53%
516

Male
47%
456

31%

439
students

Female
61%
266

Male
39%
173

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 22
Countries most often represented Canada
Ghana
Kenya
Nepal
Nigeria
Zimbabwe
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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