Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$70.2k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$63,475
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,475
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,500
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$79,975
Net price (after aid)$32,191
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,167
$30k – $48k$15,148
$48k – $75k$16,348
$75k – $110k$21,727
$110k+$43,766
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$70,204
Median debt at graduation$19,000
Est. monthly loan payment$201
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.7×Graduates earn about 3.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants14%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans40%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
89%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19k below avg
Strong completion rate
83% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
89% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$63.5k
Net price
$32.2k
Pell
14%
Median debt
$19k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$70.2k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (24)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Social Sciences
PsychologyEconomicsSociologyInternational Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity
Education
Special Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
43%
SAT range
1290 - 1450
ACT range
29 - 33
Campus & Student Life
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About Dickinson College
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- Where is Dickinson College located?
- Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Dickinson College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Dickinson College is approximately 43%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College's published in-state tuition is approximately $63,475 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College reports total enrollment of approximately 2,170 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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