- Acceptance rate: 37% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $15,490 a year (2022–23)
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Dickinson State University reported an acceptance rate of 37% for fall 2024.
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Dickinson State University GPA requirements
Dickinson State University 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 State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Dickinson State University acceptance rate
Dickinson State University admitted 502 of 1,356 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 37%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dickinson State University is a public 4-year university in Dickinson, North Dakota, with 1,339 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Dickinson State University 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 |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
Dickinson State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Dickinson State University 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,490 a year at Dickinson State University 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
How hard is it to get into Dickinson State University?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Dickinson State University admitted 37% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Dickinson State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Dickinson State University admitted 37% 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.
How much does GPA matter at Dickinson State University?
A lot: Dickinson State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Dickinson State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Dickinson State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Dickinson State University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at Dickinson State University?
Dickinson State University's acceptance rate was 37% for fall 2024: it admitted 502 of 1,356 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Dickinson State University look for?
Dickinson State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what 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.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Dickinson State University?
Yes. Dickinson State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Dickinson State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,490 a year at Dickinson State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Dickinson State University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Dickinson State University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Dickinson State University if a parent went there?
Yes. Dickinson State University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Dickinson State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Dickinson State UniversityU.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.
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