Dickinson State University

www.dickinsonstate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,474

2021 Average Net Price

$15,607

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.86%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

99.3%

459 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,415

70% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.6%

58 Graduates

About

Dickinson State University is a higher education institution located in Stark County, ND. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Dickinson State University were General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), Accounting (30 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (26 degrees).

In 2021, 373 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dickinson State University. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (318 degrees), 22.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dickinson State University is $6,474, which is $−22,031 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Dickinson State University is $6,474, which is $−22,031 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,607.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending Dickinson State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,474

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Dickinson State University was $6,474. The cost of tuition at Dickinson State University is $−22,031 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dickinson State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,607

2021 Value

19.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Dickinson State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,607. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Dickinson State University grew by 19.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dickinson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,486

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dickinson State University was of $7,486 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.76% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dickinson State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Dickinson State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.8% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dickinson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.86%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Dickinson State University was 2.86%, which represents 9 out of the 315 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Dickinson State University received 459 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.29% annual growth. Out of those 459 applicants, 456 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,415 students enrolled at Dickinson State University in 2021. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Dickinson State University has an overall enrollment yield of 59%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

456

Accepted Out of 459

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Dickinson State University was 99.3% (456 admissions from 459 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 98.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.29%, while admissions declined by −8.62%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Dickinson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Dickinson State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Dickinson State University had a total enrollment of 1,415 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Dickinson State University is 990 students and the part-time enrollment is 425. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Dickinson State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dickinson State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76% White, 6.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.75% Black or African American, 3.6% Two or More Races, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.919% Asian, and 0.353% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dickinson State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.4%), followed by White Male (34.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50%), followed by White Female (50%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dickinson State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,415 students. The full-time enrollment at Dickinson State University is 990 and the part-time enrollment is 425. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Dickinson State University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dickinson State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dickinson State University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Dickinson State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dickinson State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,075 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
96 enrolled students
Black or African American
53 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dickinson State University is 76% White, 6.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.75% Black or African American, 3.6% Two or More Races, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.919% Asian, and 0.353% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 55 students (3.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 125 more women than men received degrees from Dickinson State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dickinson State University is white (318 degrees awarded). There were 22.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Dickinson State University is General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (30 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dickinson State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), and Business (159 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dickinson State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,809,554 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,095 people), Other managers (762,822 people), Financial managers (489,208 people), and Secondary school teachers (486,047 people).

The most specialized majors at Dickinson State University in 2021 are Agriculture (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Business (159 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and EDUCATION. (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dickinson State University are Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Dickinson State University are Agriculture (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Business (159 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and EDUCATION. (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dickinson State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,183,124 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (577,793 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (518,731 people), Computer Systems Design (515,961 people), and Banking & related activities (507,992 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dickinson State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
48 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
30 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Dickinson State University was General Business Administration & Management with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Dickinson State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

124

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

249

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Dickinson State University, which is 0.498 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (249).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dickinson State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Dickinson State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.371 times less than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Dickinson State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.69 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from Dickinson State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (54.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Dickinson State University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (54.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.45% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
318 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dickinson State University is white (318 degrees awarded). There were 22.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
209 degrees awarded
White Male
109 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dickinson State University is white female (209 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (109 degrees).

Operations

Dickinson State University has an endowment valued at nearly $9.55M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 144k (1.51%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Dickinson State University had a total salary expenditure of 28.1M. Dickinson State University employs 31 Assistant professors, 15 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Dickinson State University are Male Assistant professor (17), Female Assistant professor (14), and Male Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dickinson State University are: Management, with 19 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 18 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees.

Endowment

$9.55M

2021 Endowment

24.1%

growth from 2020

Dickinson State University has an endowment valued at about $9.55M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Dickinson State University grew 24.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dickinson State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2021 Salaries

8.53%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Dickinson State University paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($28.1M) and a 8.53% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.94M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Dickinson State University paid a total of $3.94M to 61 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dickinson State University were Assistant professor with 31 employees, Associate professor with 15 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dickinson State University were Management with 19 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dickinson State University was Male Assistant professor with 17 employees, Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Male Associate professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dickinson State University.