- Acceptance rate: 42% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 670–740 reading and writing, 640–720 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 30–33 composite
- Average net price: $40,242 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Dickinson College reported: an acceptance rate of 42% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 30–33.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Dickinson College reviews each application.
Dickinson College GPA requirements
Dickinson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Dickinson College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Dickinson College acceptance rate
Dickinson College admitted 3,055 of 7,258 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 42%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dickinson College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with 2,311 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Dickinson College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 670 | 700 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 680 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT English | 25 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 30 | 33 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1391 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Dickinson College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
Dickinson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $40,242 a year at Dickinson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dickinson College hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Dickinson College admitted 42% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Dickinson College's acceptance rate?
Dickinson College's acceptance rate was 42% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,055 of 7,258 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Dickinson College?
Check Dickinson College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Dickinson College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Dickinson College?
A lot: Dickinson College requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Dickinson College?
Dickinson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Dickinson College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Dickinson College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 670–740 in reading and writing and 640–720 in math; ACT composite 30–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Dickinson College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Dickinson College admitted 42% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the average net price at Dickinson College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $40,242 a year at Dickinson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Dickinson College if a parent went there?
Yes. Dickinson College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Dickinson College?
Yes. Dickinson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Dickinson College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Dickinson CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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