Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, DSU's acceptance rate is 72.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 46.10%. 357 men and 372 women applied to DSU and 257 men and 268 women students were accepted.
Among them, 131 men and 111 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at DSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 729 | 357 | 372 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 525 | 257 | 268 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 242 | 131 | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.02% | 71.99% | 72.04% | - | - |
| Yield | 46.10% | 50.97% | 41.42% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 9 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 138 students (57%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DSU.
The median SAT score is 990 with 491 SAT EBRW and 499 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 425 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 21 and 25th percentile score of 16 at DSU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 17.
The SAT and ACT scores at Dickinson State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 875 | 990 | 1130 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 491 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 425 | 499 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 20 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 242 first-year students enrolled in DSU. The proportion of full-time students is 95.04% and part-time students is 4.96%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 54.13% and women students is 45.87%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at DSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 242 | 131 | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 230 | 125 | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Dickinson State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Dickinson State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to DSU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | www.dickinsonstate.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.dickinsonstate.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |