Dickinson

Dickinson College

Dickinson
#995 / #287
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1095
Most Desirable School
College in Pennsylvania

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About Dickinson College

According to Wikipedia, Dickinson College is a private liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1773 as Carlisle Grammar School, Dickinson was chartered on September 9, 1783, making it the first college to be founded after the formation of the United States. Dickinson was founded by Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The college is named in honor of John Dickinson, a Founding Father who voted to ratify the Constitution and later served as governor of Pennsylvania, and his wife Mary Norris Dickinson. They donated much of their extensive personal libraries to the new college.

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Dickinson College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
8,26135%84%

How Much Does Dickinson College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$61,351
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$17,850
30K - 48K$15,621
48K - 75K$14,690
75K - 110K$21,922
110K+$41,427

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Dickinson College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Dickinson College, then you can expect to earn an average of $64,100 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Dickinson College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,2492,2418

Where is Dickinson College?

Dickinson College is located at College and Louther Streets, Carlisle PA 17013-2896

How Safe is Dickinson College?

Dickinson College has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Carlisle has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Dickinson College Known For?

Dickinson College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Dickinson College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Literature
#524
World Rank
#578
Historical Rank
#185
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Law
#592
World Rank
#591
Historical Rank
#190
USA Rank
Chemistry
#932
World Rank
#912
Historical Rank
#198
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Physics
#846
World Rank
#891
Historical Rank
#203
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Political Science
#827
World Rank
#829
Historical Rank
#212
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Biology
#861
World Rank
#730
Historical Rank
#235
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Religious Studies
#1118
World Rank
#1090
Historical Rank
#260
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
History
#758
World Rank
#769
Historical Rank
#269
USA Rank
history Degrees
Psychology
#688
World Rank
#702
Historical Rank
#277
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Anthropology
#912
World Rank
#927
Historical Rank
#291
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Philosophy
#969
World Rank
#1014
Historical Rank
#298
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Education
#1236
World Rank
#1233
Historical Rank
#300
USA Rank
education Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1266
World Rank
#1266
Historical Rank
#301
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Economics
#1828
World Rank
#1839
Historical Rank
#319
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Mathematics
#1488
World Rank
#1482
Historical Rank
#357
USA Rank
math Degrees
Computer Science
#1826
World Rank
#1834
Historical Rank
#396
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Sociology
#1846
World Rank
#1853
Historical Rank
#535
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1356
World Rank
#1362
Historical Rank
#723
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees

Who Are Dickinson College's Most Influential Alumni?

Dickinson College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Law, and Psychology. Here are some of Dickinson College's most famous alumni:

Spencer Fullerton Baird
Spencer Fullerton Baird
An American naturalist, ornithologist, ichthyologist, museum curator, and the 2nd Secretary of the Smithsonian .
Roger B. Taney
Roger B. Taney
A Chief justice of the United States from 1836 to 1864.
Chad Mirkin
Chad Mirkin
An American chemist.
John Langdon
An American typographer.
Moncure D. Conway
Moncure D. Conway
An American philosopher.
Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell
An American comedian, producer, actress, and television personality.
James Buchanan
James Buchanan
A President of the United States from 1857 to 1861.
John Goucher
John Goucher
An American missionary and academic.
John Fletcher Hurst
John Fletcher Hurst
An American Methodist Episcopal bishop .
Richard Felix Staar
An American political scientist .
Erwin Wickert
Erwin Wickert
A German diplomat and writer.
Susan Stewart
Susan Stewart
An American poet.

Who Are Dickinson College's Most Influential Faculty?