Dickinson College
Liberal arts college · Carlisle, PA · 2,273 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
42%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1310–1460
ACT (middle 50%)
30–33
Average net price
$28,634
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$85,984
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
74%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Dickinson College?
Dickinson College accepts about 42 of every 100 applicants (42%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1310 and 1460 on the SAT. A score at or above 1460 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1310, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–33.
The latest federal data says Dickinson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Dickinson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Dickinson College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $85,984 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $28,634 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $68,580 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$68,580
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$68,580
- Room & board$17,850
- Total cost of attendance$85,984
- Average net price after grants$28,634
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Business, Environmental Science, Ethnic & Gender Studies.
Dickinson College FAQ
- What is Dickinson College's acceptance rate?
- 42% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Dickinson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1310–1460. Aim for 1460 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Dickinson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–33.
- Is Dickinson College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Dickinson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Dickinson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Dickinson College cost?
- About $85,984 a year before aid; $28,634 on average after grants.
- What is Dickinson College's FAFSA school code?
- 003253. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Dickinson College receives your information.
- What is Dickinson College's graduation rate?
- 74% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Dickinson College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's University - LancasterLancaster, PA | 41% | — | $29,148 | 59% |
| Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg, PA | 39% | 1270–1460 | $33,015 | 79% |
| Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA | 31% | 1350–1500 | $35,879 | 85% |
| University of California-DavisDavis, CA | 42% | — | $14,318 | 86% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 42% | 1310–1520 | $13,042 | 86% |
| North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | 42% | 1300–1470 | $16,486 | 85% |