College Report Card: Dickinson College
Dickinson College Contact Information:
School Name:
Dickinson College
Street Address:
College And Louther Streets
City, State & Zip:
Carlisle, PA 17013-289
Location On Map:
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General Phone #:
7172435121
Financial Aid Phone #:
7172451308
Admissions Phone #:
7172451231
Website:
Dickinson College General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
School Classification:
Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
(Primarily an undergraduate college with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award at least half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
(Primarily an undergraduate college with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award at least half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Bachelor's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
No
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
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A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
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A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
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This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
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A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
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A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
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A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Mid East
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: WILLIAM G DURDEN, PRESIDENT
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: WILLIAM G DURDEN, PRESIDENT
Dickinson College Mission Statement:
Dickinson College was created explicitly for high purposes- to prepare young people, by means of a useful education in the liberal arts and sciences, for engaged lives of citizenship and leadership in the service of society. Founded by Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the College was chartered in 1783, just days after the conclusion of the American Revolution with the specific purpose of preparing the citizens and leaders who would ensure the success of the new democracy. It was to offer a distinctively original form of American education - one that was rigorously rooted in the traditional liberal arts and was, at the same time, innovative, forward-looking and ultimately useful. It was a revolutionary education designed for a revolutionary age.
As we face the challenges and complexities of the 21st century, Dickinson continues to seek direction from this revolutionary heritage within a contemporary context. A Dickinson education prepares its graduates to become the citizen leaders of their generation by incorporating a global vision that permeates the entire student experience, creating a community of inquiry that allows students to cross disciplinary boundaries and make new intellectual connections, and encouraging students to be enterprising and active by engaging their communities, the nation and the world.
Dickinson offers a liberal arts education that is distinctive in purpose and approach. Our founders intended Dickinson graduates to use their liberal arts education as a powerful agent of change to advance the lot of humankind. We expect no less today.
Dickinson College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Bachelor's degreeDickinson College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Dickinson College between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Dickinson College that the program you are looking for is still available.
Dickinson College Special Learning Oppertunities:
ROTC
ROTC: Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certification:
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Dickinson College Student Services Offered:
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Dickinson College Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $30000
Required Fees: $300
Per Credit Hour Charge: $938
Required Fees: $300
Per Credit Hour Charge: $938
In-State:
Tuition: $30000
Required Fees: $300
Per Credit Hour Charge: $938
Required Fees: $300
Per Credit Hour Charge: $938
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $30000
Required Fees: $300
Per Credit Hour Charge: $938
Required Fees: $300
Per Credit Hour Charge: $938
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$750
On Campus - Room and Board:
$7600
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$25
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$7600
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Dickinson College Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
2276
Number Of Undergraduates:
624 (27% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
404 (65%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
68 (11%)
Average Amount: $3546
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
66 (11%)
Average Amount: $2869
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
354 (57%)
Average Amount: $17026
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
348 (56%)
Average Amount: $3931
Average Amount: $3931
Dickinson College Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $50
Undergraduate Application Fee: $50
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
>Required
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Recommended
Recommendations:
Required
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 2229
Women: 2769
Total: 4998
Women: 2769
Total: 4998
Number Admitted:Men: 1038
Women: 1404
Total: 2442
Women: 1404
Total: 2442
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 276
Women: 329
Total: 605
Women: 329
Total: 605
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 0
Women: 1
Total: 1
Women: 1
Total: 1
Fall 2004 Test Score Details:
Number Students Submitting SAT Scores:
465 (77%)
Number Students Submitting ACT Scores:
81 (13%)
SAT Verbal Scores:25th Percentile - 600
75th Percentile - 690
75th Percentile - 690
SAT Math Scores:25th Percentile - 590
75th Percentile - 680
75th Percentile - 680
ACT Composite Scores:25th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 29
75th Percentile - 29
ACT Verbal Scores25th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 32
75th Percentile - 32
ACT Math Scores25th Percentile - 25
75th Percentile - 30
75th Percentile - 30
Dickinson College Enrollment Information:
Students:
2321
Undergraduate Students:
2321
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2280
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
605
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1675
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
41
Full Time Students:
2290
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
2290
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2268
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
605
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1663
Full Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
22
Part Time Students:
31
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
31
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
12
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
12
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
19
Dickinson College Accreditation:
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Higher Ed.
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