Merit Scholarships Available: |
Amount | ||||
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| The Benjamin Rush Scholarship | $15,000 | Y | |||
| The John Dickinson Scholarship | $20,000 | Y | |||
| The John Montgomery Scholarship | $10,000 | Y | |||
| New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) Program | $3,000 | ||||
| The Dr. James E. Smith Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
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Dickinson College
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Dickinson College Profile
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College and Louther Streets
Carlisle , PA 17013-2896
(717) 243-5121
http://www.dickinson.edu
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- Setting
- Town, distant from an urban area
- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Full time
- 2,373
- Part time
- 41
- Men full time
- 1,072
- Women full time
- 1,301
Mission Statement
Dickinson College was created explicitly for high purposes- to prepare young people, by means of a useful education in the liberal arts and sciences, for engaged lives of citizenship and leadership in the service of society. Founded by Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the college was chartered in 1783, just days after the conclusion of the American Revolution with the specific purpose of preparing the citizens and leaders who would ensure the success of the new democracy. It was to offer a distinctively original form of American education - one that was rigorously rooted in the traditional liberal arts and was, at the same time, innovative, forward-looking and ultimately useful. It was a revolutionary education designed for a revolutionary age. As we face the challenges and complexities of the 21st century, Dickinson continues to seek direction from this revolutionary heritage within a contemporary context. A Dickinson education prepares its graduates to become engaged citizens by incorporating a global vision that permeates the entire student experience, creating a community of inquiry that allows students to cross disciplinary boundaries and make new intellectual connections, and encouraging students to be enterprising and active by engaging their communities, the nation and the world. Dickinson offers a liberal arts education that is distinctive in purpose and approach. Our founders intended Dickinson graduates to use their liberal arts education as a powerful agent of change to advance the lot of humankind. We expect no less today.
Dickinson College More Information
- Type of School
- Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
- Religious affiliation
- None
- Highest degree offered
- Bachelor's
- Calendar
- Semester
- Distance learning opportunities
- No
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Dickinson College Admission Basics
- Admissions office phone number
- -
- Open admission policy
- No
- Undergraduate Application fee
- $65
- Applied
- 5,033
- Admitted
- 2,405
- Enrolled
- 658
- Admitted %
- 48%
Dickinson College Admission factors
- Admission test scores
- Neither required nor recommended
- Secondary school GPA
- Required
- Secondary school rank
- Required
- Secondary school record
- Required
- TOEFL
- Required
- Completion of college preparatory program
- Recommended
- Recommendations
- Required
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Recommended
Dickinson College Admission statistics
- Students submitting SAT
- 58%
- SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
- 600
- SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
- 680
- SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
- 600
- SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
- 688
- Students submitting ACT
- 21%
- ACT Composite 25th percentile score
- 27
- ACT Composite 75th percentile score
- 30
Dickinson College Diversity
- American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0%
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- 4%
- Black/Non-Hispanic
- 4%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- White/Non-Hispanic
- 76%
- Non-Resident Alien
- 8%
- Race/ethnicity unknown
- 3%
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Dickinson College Cost
- In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $41,520
- Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $41,520
- Books and Supplies
- $1,000
- On-campus room and board
- $10,430
- Off-campus room and board
- $10,430
Dickinson College Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 67%
- Receiving Federal Grants
- 12% , $8,440 on average
- Receiving Institutional Aid
- 62% , $25,775 on average
- Receiving Student Loans
- 52% , $5,737 on average
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Dickinson College Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
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Dickinson College Deadlines
Regular Admissions
- Regular application deadline
- February 1
- Priority application deadline
- -
- Fall application deadline
- February 1
- SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
- February 1
- SAT Subject score report due
- February 1
- College will notify student by
- March 31
- Student must reply to acceptance by
- May 1
- Deadline for housing deposit
- -
Financial Aid
- Financial aid priority deadline
- -
- Financial aid deadline
- February 1
- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
- -
- Student must reply to financial aid decision by
- within 2 week(s) of notification
Early Decision/Action
- Early decision deadline
- November 15
- College will notify student of early decision by
- December 15
- Early action deadline
- December 1
- College will notify student of early action by
- February 1
Transfer Students
- Transfer priority application deadline
- -
- Transfer priority financial aid deadline
- -
- Transfer application closing date
- April 1
- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
- April 1
- College will notify student of transfer decision by
- -
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- Application Link
- www.dickinson.edu/admissions/apply/
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- Virtual Tour Link
- http://tour.dickinson.edu/
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- CEEB Code
- 2186
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Dickinson CollegeNames and Abbreviations
- Common Name
- Dickinson College
- Formal/Precise Name
- -
- Informal Name
- Dickinson
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JSR
I come from a school where I was the smart kid in the class and coming to Dickinson I am now just the average kid and I know I have a lot to learn. The professors here are extremely helpful, they know what they are doing and are always willing to… more read full review
I come from a school where I was the smart kid in the class and coming to Dickinson I am now just the average kid and I know I have a lot to learn. The professors here are extremely helpful, they know what they are doing and are always willing to help. I'm not just learning in the classroom, I also learn from other students who are willing to share what they know everyday. read full review
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JR from PA
This school is great for students who wish to be introduced to the world of new languages. People from around the world attend Dickinson despite it's student population. If you're looking for a small class size that has the potential for education,… more read full review
This school is great for students who wish to be introduced to the world of new languages. People from around the world attend Dickinson despite it's student population. If you're looking for a small class size that has the potential for education, Dickinson will be great for you. There are plenty of activities and events on campus to attend for the party-goers and those who don't really go to parties. Students who want to have a more personal relationship with well-qualified professors (not assistants) should definitely take a look at Dickinson. read full review
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