Dickinson College Admission
Acceptance Rate
42.09%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.15%
Freshmen Enrollment
646
SAT Scores
1,380
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 7,258 students have applied and 3,055 students have allowed to admit to Dickinson College (Acceptance rate: 42.09%). Dickinson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.15 % where 646 students have finally enrolled out of 3,055 admitted students.
Dickinson acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wellesley College and College of the Holy Cross, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 15.53%).
Dickinson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 38.12%).
How to Apply to Dickinson College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Dickinson. Dickinson offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Dickinson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Dickinson College is 1,380 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Dickinson College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,478). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | 1,380 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,478 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Dickinson College, 148 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,380 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 670 | 700 | 740 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 680 | 720 |
| Total | 1,310 | 1,380 | 1,460 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Dickinson College, 33 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 25 | 28 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 33 | 35 |
Dickinson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Dickinson College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |