Dickinson College
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Dickinson College
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: 7,258
- Overall acceptance rate: 42%
- Early round: ED I & ED II — ~65% ED rate vs ~38% RD rate (estimated)
- Class size: ~580
- Yield: ~24%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1330–1440
- ACT middle 50%: 30–33
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.65
- Top 10% of HS class: ~45%
- Testing policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT recommended but not required)
Demographics
- Women: 60%, Asian: 4%, Black: 5%, Hispanic: 8%, White: 72%, International: 7%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket |
Net Price |
| $0–$30,000 |
$10,201 |
| $30,001–$48,000 |
$11,933 |
| $48,001–$75,000 |
$16,403 |
| $75,001–$110,000 |
$24,241 |
| Over $110,000 |
$40,388 |
Athletics
661 varsity athletes (~29% of undergrads). NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference.
Notable
Extremely high athlete percentage (29% of undergrads) is the highest in this research batch — D3 so no athletic scholarships but athlete recruitment is still a factor. Strong financial aid: meets 99% of need, ranked #16 by Princeton Review. Small enrollment (2,311 undergrads). Known for global education (60% study abroad). 25 varsity teams.
Sources
- Dickinson College Institutional Research / Admissions Data
- CollegeSimply, College Factual, Niche (net price, demographics)
- IPEDS/College Navigator