Dickinson State University Admission
Application Fee
$35
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
72.02%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
46.10%
Freshmen Enrollment
242
SAT Scores
990
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 729 students have applied and 525 students have allowed to admit to Dickinson State University (Acceptance rate: 72.02%). DSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 46.10 % where 242 students have finally enrolled out of 525 admitted students.
DSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Mayville State University and Valley City State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.34%).
DSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 54.59%).
How to Apply to Dickinson State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply DSU.
| 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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at DSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Dickinson State University is 990 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Dickinson State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,080). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson State University | 990 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,080 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota | 1,077 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Dickinson State University, 9 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 990 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. 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 | 450 | 491 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 425 | 499 | 580 |
| Total | 875 | 990 | 1,130 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Dickinson State University, 138 students submitted ACT scores (57% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| English | 14 | 17 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 21 |
DSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Dickinson State University. 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).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, 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 | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |