College in Pennsylvania
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, six days after the signing of the Treaty of Paris, making it the first college to be founded after the formation of the United States. Dickinson was founded by Benjamin Rush, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and named "John and Mary's College" in honor of John Dickinson, a signer of the Constitution who was later the governor of Pennsylvania, and his wife Mary Norris Dickinson. They donated much of their extensive personal libraries to the new college.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,375 | 52% | 84% |
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $58,733 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $11,046 |
| 30K - 48K | $12,662 |
| 48K - 75K | $18,152 |
| 75K - 110K | $24,027 |
| 110K+ | $41,667 |
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.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,296 | 2,295 | 1 |
Dickinson College is located at College and Louther Streets, Carlisle PA 17013-2896
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%.
Dickinson College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Dickinson College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Biology, and Anthropology. Here are some of Dickinson College's most famous alumni:
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