Dickinson State University Comparison

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Overview

DSU
Location Dickinson, ND
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 1,473
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #736
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website dickinsonstate.com
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Costs

DSU
Tuition (In State) $7,470
Tuition (Out of State) $9,570
Room & Board $7,740
Avg Net Price $14,971
Avg Grant Aid $5,391
% Receiving Grant Aid 92%

Admission

DSU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 729
Admitted 525
Acceptance Rate 72%
Enrolled % 46.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.11
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 16/21
SAT Range 875/1130
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

DSU
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (42%)
  • Education (10%)
  • Communication (9%)
  • Health Professions (9%)
  • General Studies (7%)

Outcomes

DSU
Graduation Rate 26%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $46,800
Making Student Loan Payments 77%
Median Student Loan Debt $18,781
Median Loan Payment $194

Diversity

DSU
% Men 45%
% Women 55%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 76%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 6%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

DSU
% In-State 51%
% Out-of-State 46%

Campus

DSU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/