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Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Private
  • Campus Life
    Small • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $38K
  • SAT Range
    1330–1440
  • Graduation Rate
    84%

Dickinson College is a small, 4-year, private liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a large town in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's and certificate degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 42% and a graduation rate of 84%.

From the Institution

The first college chartered after the United States became an officially recognized country in 1783, Dickinson is a liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. A product of the American Revolution, Dickinson maintains the mission of founder Benjamin Rush-signer of the Declaration of Independence-to provide a useful education in the liberal arts and sciences and operates under the guidance of Rush's timeless words: "Freedom can exist only in the society of knowledge." Dickinson's robust academic program includes 46 majors plus minors, certificates, and independent research. Two newly developed majors-in ...

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College Board Code
2186
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

Contact Information

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

January 15
Regular Application Due
January 15
Financial Aid Application Due

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