Dickinson College

    Carlisle, PA · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1310–1460
    Median ~1390
    Acceptance rate
    42%
    Enrollment
    2,273
    ACT middle 50%
    30–33

    What the numbers say about Dickinson College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 150 points, from 1310 to 1460. A planning score near or above 1500 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 42% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 80% completion rate and $70,204 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1390 SAT scorePlan for a 1500Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $65,650
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $65,650
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $70,204
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    80%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1310 and 1460. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1500 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1460 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1390 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1310 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Dickinson College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH1310–148061%
    University of TulsaTulsa, OK1220–153062%
    Franklin and Marshall CollegeLancaster, PA1310–146028%
    The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX1250–151027%
    University of FloridaGainesville, FL1320–148024%
    Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT1270–146068%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Dickinson College?

    Dickinson College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1310–1460, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1500 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Dickinson College's acceptance rate?

    Dickinson College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 42%.

    How much does it cost to attend Dickinson College?

    Published tuition is approximately $65,650 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Dickinson College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Dickinson College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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