[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is DSU to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Dickinson State University (DSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. DSU's acceptance rate is 37.02% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,356 students applied and 502 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into DSU.
To apply to DSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Dickinson State University.
- DSU's yield rate is 51.79%, which is significantly higher by 10.76 percentage points (approximately 26.2% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to DSU at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%.
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, DSU's acceptance rate is 37.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 51.79%. 782 men and 574 women applied to DSU and 232 men and 270 women students were accepted.
Among them, 141 men and 119 women were enrolled in DSU. You can explore the DSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 260 first-year students enrolled in DSU. The proportion of full-time students is 94.23% and part-time students is 5.77%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 54.23% and women students is 45.77%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at DSU.
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 considered in admission process at DSU. The english proficiency test is required .
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 .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to DSU:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.dickinsonstate.edu/admissions
- Online Application: www.dickinsonstate.edu/apply
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
DSU Admission Frequently Asked Questions
DSU is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 37.02%.
DSU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.
DSU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.
DSU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
DSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, DSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, DSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for DSU is 6477 and 4-digit ACT code is 3210.