The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University is located in Carlisle, PA (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University is the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University is known for its programs in law.
The school does not offer open admission.
The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 464 enrolled students in 2007.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide an excellent professional education in a student-centered environment, to contribute to society by enhancing the understanding of law and legal institutions, and to promote the use of a legal education to help people and improve society."
More complete details are provided below.
The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University
150 South College St
Carlisle, PA 17013-2861
General Phone: (717) 240-5000
http://www.dsl.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 161 | law, foreign lawyers |
Number of programs and degrees for The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 155 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2007, The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University had a total enrollment of 464 students (437 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 2% |
| First Professional | 98% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 49% |
| 25-29 | 39% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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.
Financial Aid:
The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332922)
The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $70,120 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $67,125 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $144,908 | 5 | $124,704 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $79,575 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $142,753 | 12 | $96,744 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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