Dickinson State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,470

2024 Average Net Price

$14,698

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

37%

1,356 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,410

65.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

48.3%

69 Graduates

About

Dickinson State University is a higher education institution located in Stark County, ND. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Dickinson State University were General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (30 degrees), and Accounting (19 degrees).

In 2024, 404 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dickinson State University. 54% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (326 degrees), 9.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dickinson State University is $7,470, which is $−20,708 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Dickinson State University is $7,470, which is $20,708 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,698.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Dickinson State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,470

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dickinson State University was $7,470. The cost of tuition at Dickinson State University is $−20,708 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dickinson State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,698

2024 Value

5.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Dickinson State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,698. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Dickinson State University grew by 5.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dickinson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Dickinson State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.82% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dickinson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Dickinson State University received 1,356 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 63.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,356 applicants, 502 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 37% acceptance rate.

There were 1,410 students enrolled at Dickinson State University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Dickinson State University has an overall enrollment yield of 51.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

502

Accepted Out of 1,356

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Dickinson State University was 37% (502 admissions from 1,356 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 60%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 63.2%, while admissions grew by 0.601%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Dickinson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Dickinson State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Dickinson State University had a total enrollment of 1,410 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Dickinson State University is 922 students and the part-time enrollment is 488. This means that 65.4% of students enrolled at Dickinson State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dickinson State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.7% White, 6.31% Two or More Races, 5.46% Hispanic or Latino, 2.84% Black or African American, 1.56% Asian, 1.49% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.567% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dickinson State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by White Male (34.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.4%), followed by White Female (27.3%) and Two or More Races Male (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dickinson State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,410 students. The full-time enrollment at Dickinson State University is 922 and the part-time enrollment is 488. This means that 65.4% of students enrolled at Dickinson State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dickinson State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dickinson State University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Dickinson State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dickinson State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,053 enrolled students
Two or More Races
89 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
77 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dickinson State University is 74.7% White, 6.31% Two or More Races, 5.46% Hispanic or Latino, 2.84% Black or African American, 1.56% Asian, 1.49% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.567% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 75 students (5.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 32 more women than men received degrees from Dickinson State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dickinson State University is white (326 degrees awarded). There were 9.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Dickinson State University is General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (30 degrees) and Accounting (19 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dickinson State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees awarded), Agriculture (22 degrees), and Precision Production (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dickinson State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,682,737 people), Accountants & auditors (1,046,395 people), Other managers (861,807 people), Secondary school teachers (574,207 people), and Financial managers (552,926 people).

The most specialized majors at Dickinson State University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees awarded), Agriculture (22 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), Business (159 degrees), and Education (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dickinson State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Dickinson State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees awarded), Agriculture (22 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), Business (159 degrees), and Education (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dickinson State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,263,471 people), Computer Systems Design (639,436 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (625,030 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (576,621 people), and Construction (492,380 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dickinson State University.

Most Common (2024)

Welding Technology
16 degrees awarded
Farm & Ranch Management
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dickinson State University was Welding Technology with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Dickinson State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

186

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

218

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Dickinson State University, which is 0.853 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (218).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dickinson State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Dickinson State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Dickinson State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 15 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16% of students graduating from Dickinson State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
326 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dickinson State University is white (326 degrees awarded). There were 9.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

0.495% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
234 degrees awarded
White Female
209 degrees awarded
White Female
199 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dickinson State University is white female (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (209 degrees).

Operations

Dickinson State University has an endowment valued at nearly $22M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 228k (1.04%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Dickinson State University had a total salary expenditure of 28.2M. Dickinson State University employs 26 Assistant professors, 9 Instructors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Dickinson State University are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (12), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dickinson State University are: Management, with 23 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees.

Endowment

$22M

2024 Endowment

17.1%

growth from 2023

Dickinson State University has an endowment valued at about $22M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Dickinson State University grew 17.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dickinson State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.5M

2024 Salaries

0.59%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Dickinson State University paid a median of $11.5M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($28.2M) and a 0.59% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.62% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.06% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.34M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Dickinson State University paid a total of $3.34M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dickinson State University were Management with 23 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees.

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