Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND · Public · 1,090 undergraduates

Dickinson State University admitted 37% of applicants. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $14,076 a year. Within six years, 40% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
37%
SAT/ACT scores
Not required

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$21,845 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$14,076 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$12,038 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$9,418 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$11,608 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
40%
Students who return for a second year
67%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$55,221 a year
Median debt at graduation
$15,125

Students

Undergraduates
1,090
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
25%
Student-faculty ratio
16 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
33%
Education
13%
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness and kinesiology
12%
Health professions
9%
Agriculture, animal and plant sciences
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.