Dickinson College
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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 Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,261 | 35% | 84% |
How Much Does Dickinson College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $61,351 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $17,850 |
| 30K - 48K | $15,621 |
| 48K - 75K | $14,690 |
| 75K - 110K | $21,922 |
| 110K+ | $41,427 |
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 Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,249 | 2,241 | 8 |
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:
- Literature
- Law
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Political Science
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- History
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Philosophy
- Education
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
Dickinson College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
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
- An American naturalist, ornithologist, ichthyologist, museum curator, and the 2nd Secretary of the Smithsonian .
- Roger B. Taney
- A Chief justice of the United States from 1836 to 1864.
- Chad Mirkin
- An American chemist.
- John Langdon
- An American typographer.
- Moncure D. Conway
- An American philosopher.
- Rosie O'Donnell
- An American comedian, producer, actress, and television personality.
- James Buchanan
- A President of the United States from 1857 to 1861.
- John Goucher
- An American missionary and academic.
- John Fletcher Hurst
- An American Methodist Episcopal bishop .
- Richard Felix Staar
- An American political scientist .
- Erwin Wickert
- A German diplomat and writer.
- Susan Stewart
- An American poet.
