Dickinson State University: Statistics

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# 1328 of 2,597 In North America
# 1250 of 2,496 In the United States
# 5 of 1 In Dickinson
# 742 of 1,025 For International Law
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

37%

Enrollment

2,098

Average SAT

1,070

Average ACT

20

Aid receiving

95%

Undergraduates

1,339

Graduates

71

Male:Female Ratio

42:58

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Dickinson State University has an acceptance rate of 37% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 37% 37% 37%
Applicants 1,356 782 574
Admissions 502 232 270
Freshmen enrolled full time 245 135 110

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 75%
â–  Nonresident Alien 2%
â–  Asian 2%
â–  Hispanic 6%
â–  Black or African American 3%
â–  Two or more races 6%
â–  Unknown 5%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Dickinson State University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Dickinson State University majors

Dickinson State University has granted 46 associate degrees across 4 programs, 233 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, and 40 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dickinson State University.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Business Administration and Management, General - 45 13
Elementary Education and Teaching - 30 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 20 - -
Accounting - 19 -
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - 19 -
Exercise Science and Kinesiology - 17 -
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse - 16 -
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training 14 - -
Agriculture, General - 13 -
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies - - 12
Psychology, General - 10 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General - 9 -
Business & Commerce, General - 9 -
Secondary Education and Teaching - - 8
Agricultural & Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 7 - -
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration - 6 -
Finance, General - 6 -
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 5 - -
Political Science and Government, General - 5 -
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management - - 5
English & Language Arts Teacher Education - 4 -
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General - 4 -
Social Science Teacher Education - 4 -
English Language and Literature, General - 3 -
Environmental Science - 3 -
History Teacher Education - 2 -
Music, General - 2 -
Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education - 1 -
Computer and Information Sciences, General - 1 -
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician - 1 -
History, General - 1 -
Information Science & Studies - 1 -
Music Teacher Education - 1 -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching - 1 -
Grand Total 46 233 40

Publications & Citations

Dickinson State University has published 799 scientific papers with 14,280 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, History, and Business.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

5 Notable alumni

Ken Miller

1. Ken Miller

1941-2024 (aged 83)
head coach
Ken Miller was an American football coach. He last served as an offensive consultant for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He previously served in the league as head coach and vice president of football operations for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He served as the Roughriders head coach between 2008 and 2010, leading the team to appearances in...
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Adrian Griffith

2. Adrian Griffith

1984-. (aged 42)
sprinter
Adrian Griffith is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.
Solo Sikoa

3. Solo Sikoa

1993-. (aged 33)
professional wrestler
Joseph Yokozuna Fatu, better known by his ring name Solo Sikoa, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand as the leader of the MFT stable. He is one-half of the current WWE Tag Team Champions with Tama Tonga in their first reign as a team and Sikoa's first individual reign.
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Ramon Miller

4. Ramon Miller

1987-. (aged 39)
sprinter
Ramon Salomon Miller is a Bahamian sprinter.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names DSU
Founded 1987
Motto Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 178
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 291 Campus Drive Dickinson, North Dakota, 58601-4896 United States
City Population 26,000
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