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Dickinson State University is a public regional college located in Dickinson, North Dakota. Dickinson State University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Dickinson State University is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $48,098 10 years after enrolling, 6th in North Dakota, and in the bottom 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Dickinson State University bachelor students earn 4% less than the national average.
Dickinson State University’s median net annual cost of $12,673 and average years to graduate of 4.9 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Dickinson State University sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Accounting, Education, Registered Nursing, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Health & Fitness - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$12,673
Average years to graduate
4.9
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 3.63
Education (subject specific)
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 3.99
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 4.41
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.9 years. 45% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Dickinson State University is 0% higher than the state average, and 3% below the average for all regional colleges in the country.
At Dickinson State University, Pell Grant recipients represent 24% of the measured graduating class, 11% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Dickinson State University graduates within 5 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Dickinson State University’s economic mobility score of 9.57 is calculated by adjusting the 4.47 economic score of lower-income students by the 24% pell grant recipients within the student body. Dickinson State University’s EMS of 9.57 ranks in the bottom 25% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Bottom 25%
The average Title IV recipient at Dickinson State University pays $12,673 a year, $7,635 less than the $20,308 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $12,673
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Dickinson State University, 96% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $12,673 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 54% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,922. This is equal to the national average.
Federal grants
$4,882
Pell grants
$4,090
State grants
$2,115
Institutional grants
$3,171
Dickinson State University offers 27 online bachelor programs, all of which are hybrid format. At the master’s level Dickinson State University offers 3 programs, all of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
30
Hybrid programs
27
Percentage of programs online
73%
Dickinson State University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 99% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 459 applicants, of which 456 were admitted and 269 enrolled. Dickinson State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
78%
83%
Female
59%
59%
First time
46%
59%
In-state
56%
68%
1st generation
31%
35%
White
78%
52%
Black
4%
14%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Asian
1%
5%
American Indian
1%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
7%
12%