by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,932 undergraduates in 2020, Dickinson is a small, private college located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Dickinson offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 19.0% of the student population at Dickinson. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Dickinson Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Dickinson does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Dickinson Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Dickinson for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Dickinson does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Dickinson offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Dickinson has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,932 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,837 (95.1%). Part-time attendance was 95 (4.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,837 | 95 | 1,932 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Dickinson receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Dickinson #374 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Dickinson by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Dickinson Diversity Guide.
Dickinson has a total of 673 student athletes, 382 men and 291 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,052,797 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,020,126 |
| Net | $32,671 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Dickinson College Athletics