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Dickinson College
Dickinson College is a private college based in Carlisle, PA. It admits about 42% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $37,607 per year after financial aid. About 82% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $70,204 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)1310–1460
ACT (middle 50%)30–33
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
82%
graduation rate
92%
freshman retention
$57,110
median earnings, 6yr
$70,204
median earnings, 10yr
What Dickinson College values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From Dickinson College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What Dickinson College requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what Dickinson College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is Dickinson College's acceptance rate?
- Dickinson College admits about 42% of applicants.
- How much does Dickinson College cost?
- At Dickinson College, the average net price after aid is about $37,607 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $82,902 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Dickinson College?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1310–1460 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
- What are Dickinson College's application deadlines?
- Dickinson College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does Dickinson College value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, Dickinson College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Recommendations, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and Demonstrated interest as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Interview, and Extracurriculars. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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