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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1667th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Dickinson, ND

    Total Population19,305 (15,920 urban / 3,385 rural)
    Households7,651 (2.42 people per house)
    Families4,956 (3.03 people per family)
    Surrounding communityRemote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
    Pop. — African American79
    Pop. — Asian58
    Pop. — Pacific Islander14
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native287
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)18,948
    Pop. — Other89

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringBachelor's degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Dickinson State University?

    Ranks 1630th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,645 $3,645 $9,735
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $825 $825 $825
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $186 $186 $440
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $12,052 $12,052 $18,142
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $5,270 $5,270 $11,360
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $5,270 $5,270 $11,360

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $3,800 trend  $4,470 $3,800 trend  $4,470 $8,876 trend  $10,560
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $750 trend  $800
    On-Campus – Room & Board $3,518 trend  $3,882
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,850 trend  $2,900
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Dickinson State University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsYes
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA
    NAIA Football Conference Dakota Athletic Conference
    NAIA Basketball Conference Dakota Athletic Conference
    NAIA Baseball Conference Dakota Athletic Conference
    NAIA Track & Field Conference Dakota Athletic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Dickinson State University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity656
    Meals per Week19
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Dickinson State University ranks 2173rd for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,085 153 pie   39%
    State & Local Grant Aid $565 35 pie   9%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,910 228 pie   58%
    Student Loan Aid $4,026 260 pie   66%
    Any financial aid type   344 pie   87%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Dickinson State University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    8261143
    Black Non-Hispanic
    39847
    Hispanic
    271340
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    61016
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    162642
    White Non-Hispanic
    8851,3292,214
    Race Unknown
    6814
    Total 1,061 1,455 2,516

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Dickinson State University.

      Men Women Total
    16 25 41
    4 34 38
    N/A 37 37
    16 19 35
    6 21 27

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 1 26 27
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 6 6
    Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 1 2 9 12
    Agriculture, General 1 1 12 14
    Art Teacher Education 2 2
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 1
    Biology Teacher Education 3 3
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 15 16
    Business Administration and Management, General 1 40 41
    Business Teacher Education 3 3
    Business/Commerce, General 17 17
    Chemistry Teacher Education 1 1
    Chemistry, General 1 1
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 2
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 9 10
    Creative Writing 2 2
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
    Elementary Education and Teaching 2 1 35 38
    English Language and Literature, General 1 1
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 4 5
    Environmental Health 2 2
    Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 2 2
    History Teacher Education 1 12 13
    History, General 3 3
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 1 16 18
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 1 36 37
    Mathematics Teacher Education 1 1
    Mathematics, General 2 2 4
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 3 3 1 27 35
    Music Teacher Education 3 3
    Music, General
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 24 24
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5 6 11
    Political Science and Government, General 7 7
    Psychology, General 2 1 11 14
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    Social Science Teacher Education 1 1
    Social Sciences, Other
    Spanish Language Teacher Education 1 1
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 5 6
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
    Total 19 5 6 1 5 348 384

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Dickinson State University ranks 2434th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $44,003 ($47,568 male / $38,503 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 89 (54 male / 35 female)
    Total Benefits $939,692

    Dickinson State University Summary

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    Dickinson State University (DSU) is a four-year public university in Dickinson, North Dakota, a part of the North Dakota University System. North Dakota University System Universities: University of North Dakota | North Dakota State University Minot State University | Mayville State University Colleges: Bismarck State College |

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    Dickinson State University Academics

    Dickinson State University is unique in its study options. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Services/Facilities For Hearing Impaired, Services/Facilities For Speech Or Communications Disorders, Services/Facilities For Visually Impaired, Wheelchair Accessibility, 213 work stations, available in: dorms, libraries, computer centers, student centers, Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Online Course Registration for Freshmen, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Computer Repair Service Available On Campus, Computer Helpline Available, Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections, Online Library, Discounted Computer Software for Sale, Wireless Network, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or partially online): Yes, During Normal Term Periods, Over the Summer, Percent of courses taught as online courses: 5%, Percent of courses taught as blended (online and offline): 15% and Percent of courses taught face-to-face: 80%. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Dickinson State University.

    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Management Information Systems, Office Management
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Medical Administrative Assistance, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science
    History:
    History – General
    Social Sciences:
    Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General
    English Language and Literature:
    Creative Writing, English
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Computer Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Reading Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Speech Teacher Education
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Theater Design/Stagecraft
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Health/Physical Fitness
    Popular majors:
    forty-five percent health professions, twenty-three percent business per marketing, twenty percent liberal arts, nine percent agriculture, twenty-five percent business per marketing, twenty-two percent education, fifteen percent liberal arts, seven percent agriculture, six percent health professions, six percent psychology, five percent biology
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Spanish

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $370 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 35.

    Dickinson State University Admissions

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    This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty-five dollars regular application fee, thirty-five dollars out-of-state application fee and thirty-five dollars online application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were three hundred and twenty-four total number of transfer students who applied and three hundred and ten total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 98% and Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs. Remember that this can change at any time.

    the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Further, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.

    Dickinson State University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
    The Blue Hawks are a member of NAIA.

    Dickinson State University Financial Aid

    Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Job Skills, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid distribution is at twenty-five percent scholarships per grants and seventy-five percent loans per jobs.

    Dickinson State University Students

    The school’s size is approximately two thousand, five hundred and sixteen degree-seeking undergrads and three hundred and seventy-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Further, the student body consists of sixty-two percent in-state students, thirty-eight percent out-of-state students, five percent part-time students, fifty-three percent women, forty-seven percent men, three percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, eighty-three percent white per non-hispanic, nine percent non-resident alien, three percent race per ethnicity unreported, five percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifteen percent in top quarter of graduating class and fifty-one percent in top half of graduating class. Furthermore, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Dickinson State University offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 98 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited.

    This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Further, the university has many unique facilites such as nature preserve. In general, the school is located 100 miles from Bismarck, 300 miles from Billings, Montana.

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