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The main campus of Dickinson is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Dickinson offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, mathematics, art studies, physical science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Dickinson does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 49% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 600 to 700. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 600 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Dickinson are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 2,352 enrolled students.
Many students at Dickinson live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Dickinson belong to the Centennial Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Dickinson College
College and Louther Streets
Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
General Phone: (717) 243-5121
Admissions Phone: (717) 245-1231
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 245-1308
http://www.dickinson.edu
Dickinson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 295 | political science, English, history, Spanish language, French language, interdisciplinary studies, economics, American studies, ... |
| Science | 69 | biology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 33 | international business |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 19 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | religion, philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Engineering | 9 | archeology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Dickinson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 536 | 36 |
In 2005, Dickinson had a total enrollment of 2,352 students (2,327 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27% |
| Maryland | 15% |
| New Jersey | 14% |
| New York | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Dickinson offers campus housing for 1,933 of its 2,327 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Carlisle, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,784 | 2,359 | 49% | 648 | 27% |
| Men | 2,040 | 1,004 | 49% | 289 | 29% |
| Women | 2,744 | 1,355 | 49% | 359 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 245-1231
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,120 |
| Room and board | $ 8,050 |
| Room charge | $ 4,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Dickinson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 325300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 245-1308
Dickinson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $91,346 | 15 | $91,653 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $67,957 | 20 | $67,742 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $53,772 | 38 | $52,760 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,150 | 10 | $49,490 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $57,433 | 3 | $65,367 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $67,845 | 86 | $63,087 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dickinson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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