Dickinson State University, ND
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Dickinson State University Rankings
Affordability84
Selectivity19
Retention29
Graduation1
Earnings46
Diversity26
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Dickinson State University
76%
Bachelor’s
16%
Associate’s
8%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing34%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education10%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies13%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology2%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts<1%
Admissions
Getting into Dickinson State University
66%
Admission Rate
477
Median SAT Math
473
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–503
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–505
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Dickinson State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$10K
Out-of-State Tuition
$16K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $10K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $12K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Dickinson State University
41%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
76%
Repayment Rate
$192
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 17% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 18% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $19K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 72% | 59% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 63% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 80% | 65% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 74% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Dickinson State University
71%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
33%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 16% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 33% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 31% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 35% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% | 32% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 54% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 32% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Dickinson State University
93%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$53K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $68K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Dickinson State University
1,114
Undergraduates
50%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
17
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 18% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 31% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 22% | 14% |
| >$110K | 34% | 30% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Dickinson State University, ND
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
78 miles, N
Dawson Community College
92 miles, W
Bismarck State College
94 miles, E
Williston State College
96 miles, NW