At a glance
Average net price
$37,607
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
79.8%
Admission rate
42%
Undergrad size
2,273
In-state tuition
$65,650
Out-of-state tuition
$65,650
Cost of attendance
$82,902
Median earnings (10y)
$70,204
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,391
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 92.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (38%), stem (33%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM33%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences38%
- Social sciences20.6%~469 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences16.5%~375 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business10.7%~242 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~183 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.2%~163 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~119 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~109 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.3%~99 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal3.0%~69 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.8%~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education2.4%~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.7%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 116 | $56,304 | $19,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 106 | $48,684 | $19,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 84 | $38,322 | $19,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $36,712 | $19,000 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | $19,802 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 49 | $32,617 | $18,402 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $19,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $19,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 45 | $52,067 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $19,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $23,461 | $19,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $19,000 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $19,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 28 | $26,473 | $19,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $19,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 24 | $31,788 | $19,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Archeology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 3 | $50,129 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Dickinson College
Dickinson College is a mid-sized institution located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,273 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Dickinson College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $37,607 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,650 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $82,902 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 79.8%, a strong completion outcome. 92.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $70,204 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Dickinson College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (38% of credentials), stem (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,391.
Location & campus
Set in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (city), Dickinson College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson College
Q.How much does Dickinson College cost?
The average net price at Dickinson College is $37,607 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $82,902.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Dickinson College?
Dickinson College has a 6-year graduation rate of 79.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Dickinson College?
Dickinson College admits 42% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Dickinson College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Dickinson College graduate earns $70,204 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Dickinson College?
Published tuition is $65,650 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Dickinson College located?
Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (ZIP 17013).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Dickinson College at their official website.