Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University is one of the nine public 4-year colleges in North Dakota. The campus is located in Dickinson town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,425 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 194 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 124 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 32% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Dickinson State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,344, and fees were $1,210. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,016 and $1,210 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,425 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate64% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1989 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1995 - Current |
Admission
99%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 873 to 1065 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $223/credit | |
| In State Students | $223/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $334/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $299/credit | |
| In State Students | $299/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $299/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,035 | $10,035 | $15,030 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,610 | $15,610 | $23,380 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,875 | $27,875 | $41,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of Dickinson State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 27% | $3,788 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $577 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $1,888 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $2,535 |
| Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,573 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $6,731 |
$11,390
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,228 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,588 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,958 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,015 |
| Over $110,000$13,824 |
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Student Population
1,425
Undergrads
0
Graduates
868
Women
557
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
77% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Dakota state board of nursing.
