Dickinson State University

4-years Public College In Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University (referred to as DSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Dickinson, ND. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Dickinson State University is $9,118 for North Dakota residents and $11,218 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,473 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Dickinson State University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,118 (North Dakota Residents) $11,218 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate72.02%
Student Population1,473
Test Scores990 (SAT) 19 (ACT)
Graduation Rate44%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Dickinson State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1949 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Dickinson State University is $9,118 for North Dakota residents and $11,218 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Dickinson State University is $6,576 for academic year 2021-2022. 78 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,673 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Dickinson State University is 72.02% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 46.10%. The average SAT score is 990 and the average ACT score is 19. Dickinson State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,473 students are attending at Dickinson State University (1,411 undergraduate students). There are 62 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 66 part-time faculty working for Dickinson State University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 170 (full-time) and 88 (part-time). The graduation rate at Dickinson State University is 44% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Dickinson State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Dickinson State University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Dickinson State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Dickinson State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Dickinson State University Mission Statement
Dickinson State University is a regional four-year institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University's mission is to provide high-quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the State of North Dakota.