Overview

Dickinson State University is a 4-year institution located in Dickinson, ND, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND  58601-4896
United States

Contact Ms. Stephanie Osborne
Director
Email: stephanie.nile@dickinsonstate.edu
Phone: 701-502-4058

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural/farm Supplies Retailing And Wholesaling
Agriculture, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Medium/heavy Vehicle And Truck Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

860

Applied

513

Accepted

1,392

Enrolled

Female Admissions

461

Females Applied

290

Females Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

399

Males Applied

223

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.29

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Medical history, proof of measles-rubella shot

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,470

In-state

7,470

Out-of-state

7,470

In-district

Fees

1,648

Full-time student fees

8,564

Room & board

3,579

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

11,381

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,920

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,930

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,533

Avg. Loan Aid

2,422

Avg. Grant Aid

6,209

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,392

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

41%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.04%
Black or African American	2.3%
White or Caucasian	74.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.22%
Asian	1.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.5%
Two or more races	3.59%
Other	7.33%

Gender

Male (41.88%)

Female (58.12%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	25%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Week/end of Welcome and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Ambassadors, Cmapus Activities Board, Student Senate, FBLA and Ag Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No		No
Golf	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Softball	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Faculty

148

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 58

Part-time - 90

Male - 81

Female - 67