Dickinson College

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Carlisle, PA
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,314

Location Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Website dickinson.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Best Colleges Rank

#76

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Dickinson College, founded in 1783, is a private liberal arts institution located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, approximately 120 miles west of Philadelphia and 20 miles southwest of Harrisburg. The historic campus spans 144 acres and features limestone buildings in Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles, with many structures dating to the 19th century. Operating as a highly selective undergraduate college, Dickinson emphasizes global education, sustainability, and interdisciplinary studies, with notable strengths in international business, environmental science, and foreign languages. The college maintains a residential campus where most students live in dormitories or college-owned housing throughout their four years, and operates distinctive programs such as its organic farm which supplies dining facilities and serves as an environmental learning center. Dickinson competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Red Devils, participating in the Centennial Conference.

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Ratings

Dickinson College is rated within the top 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Dickinson College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#76
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#69
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#10
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#10
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#129
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1310/1460
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 30/33

Acceptance Rate

42.1%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 21.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$65,650

Costs for Dickinson College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$65,650
Books and Supplies		$1,324
Other Fees		$550
Room and Board		$17,100
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,018
Total One Year Cost		$86,642

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

84% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Dickinson College are Social Sciences, Business, and Ethnic Studies. 25% of students major in Social Sciences, 12% in Business, and 11% in Ethnic Studies.