Dickinson College
Location: Carlisle, PA (suburban, large town)
Size: 2,173 students
Avg percent need-met: 99%
Acceptance rate: 48%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-31**Test Blind through Fall 2023**
Middle 50% SAT: 1383-1465 **Test Blind through Fall 2023**
Dickinson is a liberal arts college with a focus on sustainability, service, and global engagement. Because of this, more than half the students study abroad. Students have a lot of freedom to study and take classes in many different disciplines. A lot is expected academically, so a lot of work is required outside of class. That being said, professors are accessible and eager to assist. Overall, the student body is friendly and involved and there's an energetic party scene.
Popular majors / known for: Political Science, International Relations, Business, Psychology
Academic approach: Liberal arts with a focus on global engagement
Fun fact / campus tradition: Benjamin Rush, the founder of Dickinson, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence
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Similarity to Princeton
Dickinson boasts exceptional programs in international affairs and business
Princeton and Dickinson both have extensive study abroad programs that many students choose to participate in
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Priority deadline: N/A
Supplemental essays: None
Application fee: $65
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Important
School also featured in: Business/Econ, Environmental Schools, Global Feel