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Dickinson State University Trade Programs

Dickinson State University is a public institution located in Dickinson, ND. A Remote Town offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Dickinson State University?

Contact details for DSU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601-4896
Phone:	7014832507
Website:	www.dickinsonstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.dickinsonstate.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.dickinsonstate.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into DSU?

You can apply to DSU online at: www.dickinsonstate.edu/apply

DSU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for DSU

Here’s what DSU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into DSU?

DSU maintains an acceptance rate of 37%, which means it is moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 52% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at DSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	782	232	30%
Women	574	270	47%

Can I Afford Dickinson State University?

The average net price after aid at DSU is $15,270. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,470
In-State Fees	$1,648
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,470
Out-of-State Fees	$1,648
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,118
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$9,118

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 15% of students at DSU receive some form of financial aid (215 students).

Approximately 73% of students at DSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,827 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,728.

Student Loan Debt

34% of DSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,071 per year.

Dickinson State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 75 students enrolled at DSU, all undergraduate. DSU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,108 undergraduate students at DSU, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dickinson State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	16
Black or African American	31
Hispanic	59
White	828
American Indian/Alaska Native	17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	69
Non-Resident	18

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at DSU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Dakota	116
Montana	74
Wyoming	10
Arizona	8
South Dakota	8

Additionally, approximately 1.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Dickinson State University

DSU offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

594 undergraduate students at DSU took at least one online class — of those, 305 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Dickinson State University

DSU offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

DSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.