Overview
Student Population
| Location | Dickinson, North Dakota |
| Online | dickinsonstate.com |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, Dickinson State University is a small four year public college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 506 prospective students applied, and 499 were granted admission. Of those admitted 244 enrolled in the school. 967 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 474 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,474 plus fees of $1,648. DSU is ranked 684 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
DSU is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Dickinson State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#684 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#262 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in North Dakota
#6 in Best Public Colleges in North Dakota
#6 in Best Value Colleges in North Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1082 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,648 |
| Room and Board | $7,486 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,308 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,648 |
| Room and Board | $7,486 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,128 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 42% |
| Education | 10% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| General Studies | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200059 IPEDS survey data for Dickinson State University.
Current students may use the Dickinson State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.