Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND
1,425
Students
10,663
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
98%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Dickinson State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Dickinson, ND, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND 58601-4896
United States
Dickinson, ND 58601-4896
United States
Contact
Ms. Heidi Kippenhan
Assistant Dean, Enrollment Management
Email: heidi.kippenhan@dickinsonstate.edu
Phone: 701-483-2566
Assistant Dean, Enrollment Management
Email: heidi.kippenhan@dickinsonstate.edu
Phone: 701-483-2566
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural/farm Supplies Retailing And Wholesaling |
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| Agriculture |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Data Processing And Data Processing Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Technology/industrial Arts Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Health |
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| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
388
Applied
384
Accepted
1,425
Enrolled
Female Admissions
180
Females Applied
179
Females Accepted
99%
Male Admissions
208
Males Applied
205
Males Accepted
99%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.28
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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| Fall freshmen | August 15th | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 440 | 505 |
| SAT Math | 476 | 433 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 18 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,558
In-state
8,336
Out-of-state
Fees
1,210
Full-time student fees
6,898
Room & board
2,900
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
10,663
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,046
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,481
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,539
Avg. Loan Aid
2,227
Avg. Grant Aid
5,358
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
54%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
37%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,425
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
29%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.33% |
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| Black or African American | 4.14% |
| White or Caucasian | 77.33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.91% |
| Asian | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.35% |
| Two or more races | 2.81% |
| Other | 3.72% |
Gender
Male (39.09%)
Female (60.91%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 21% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming Week, Sure Beats Winter Week and Back to School Week
Homecoming Week, Sure Beats Winter Week and Back to School Week
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:
Rodeo Club, Blue Hawk Brigade, chorale, Business Club and Navigators
Rodeo Club, Blue Hawk Brigade, chorale, Business Club and Navigators
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Crisis Manager App. for Phones, Automated Mass Notification System
Crisis Manager App. for Phones, Automated Mass Notification System
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | |
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| Golf | No | |
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| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | |
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Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
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| Squash | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
169
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 96
Part-time - 73
Male - 78
Female - 91