DICKINSON COLLEGE

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Dickinson College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Carlisle, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

College And Louther Streets
Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
Main Phone: (717) 243-5121
Web Site: www.dickinson.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,239 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.8% of students attend full-time, while 0.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 245 male students and 329 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.7% of the student body, while females made up 57.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (3)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 51.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 580. One quarter of students scored at least 670.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 570 or higher. One fourth of students scored 650 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

International Business

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Dickinson College reports that it is nationally accredited.

Dickinson College is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Dickinson College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Centennial Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 34,270
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 27,410
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 34,270

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.

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