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Dickinson State University, also known as DSU, is a four-year, public university located in Dickinson, North Dakota, United States. It was established as Dickinson State College in 1916. DSU is part of the North Dakota University System. It was granted university status in 1987. DSU offers four-year academic degrees in more than 25 areas of study through 10 academic departments.
DSU’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in a wide variety of sports including baseball, rodeo, golf, softball, and volleyball. The sports teams are nicknamed the Blue Hawks. They compete in the Dakota Athletic Conference. The campus hosts several student clubs and organizations.
The campus of Dickinson State is in Dickinson, ND, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Dickinson State include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management.
Its open admissions system makes Dickinson State an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Dickinson State had 2,670 students enrolled (2,064 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Dickinson State values student athletics, and belongs to the Dakota Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Dickinson State University is a regional four-year institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The UniversityÆs mission is to provide high-quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the State of North Dakota."
More complete details are provided below.
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND 58601-4896
General Phone: (701) 483-2507
http://www.dickinsonstate.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 137 | business management, accounting, business, human resources, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, creative writing, Spanish language, political science, English, social services, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 66 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, math teaching, social science teaching, business teaching, drama and dance teaching, art education, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 27 | agriculture, agricultural supply, farm management |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 4 | environmental health |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Art Studies | 1 | arts management, art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for Dickinson State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 386 | 44 |
| Associate's degree | 48 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Dickinson State had a total enrollment of 2,670 students (2,064 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 58% |
| Montana | 15% |
| (International Students) | 13% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Dickinson State offers campus housing for 650 of its 2,064 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Dickinson, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,084 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,795 |
| Room and board | $ 4,278 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
Dickinson State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298900)
Dickinson State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $73,446 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $73,446 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $65,788 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $58,121 | 5 | $57,555 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $51,007 | 20 | $47,910 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $42,479 | 11 | $27,943 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $25,416 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $55,400 | 41 | $41,881 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 12 | 34 |
| Football | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Basketball | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Track | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 7 | 10 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dickinson State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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