Dickinson State University
tuition & fees
$9,118
graduate tuition & fees
$6,576
acceptance rate
37%
Student Population
1,410
online students
371
Number of Programs
79
Financial Aid Amount
$5,827
Graduation Rate
51%
Dickinson State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Dickinson, North Dakota.
It has a total enrollment of 1,410 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. DSU's acceptance rate is 37.02% last year (undergraduate school).
Dickinson State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Dickinson State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601-4896 |
| Phone | 701-483-2507 |
| WEB | www.dickinsonstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.dickinsonstate.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.dickinsonstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.dickinsonstate.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.dickinsonstate.edu/Assets/uploads/files/financial-aid/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Athletic | www.dickinsonstate.edu/about/hea-student-consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | www.dickinsonstate.edu/disabilityservices |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Dickinson State University is 37.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 51.79%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 37.02 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 51.79 % |
Tuition & Fees
DSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,118 for North Dakota residents and $9,118 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -18.72% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($11,218).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,576 for North Dakota residents and $6,576 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| North Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,118 | $9,118 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,576 | $6,576 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,410 students have enrolled at DSU (2024-2025). Among them, 371 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. DSU has 1,339 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 71 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,410 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,339 |
| Graduate Students | 71 |
| Online Enrollment | 371 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
DSU offers 79 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 56 out of the 79 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by DSU
| Number of programs | 79 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 56 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |