Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 42.1% |
| Applicants | 7,258 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1330–1440 |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $32,191 |
| Grad rate | 83% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $70,204 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $65 (US) · $65 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Portfolio | Via SlideRoom |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~50 words each.
- What topic or idea could you write or converse about endlessly?
- What is something new that you'd like to experience, learn or try that might surprise your friends and family?
- What are the qualities that make you proud to be you?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).