# Dickinson State University (DSU)

Public college in Dickinson, ND. IPEDS ID 200059.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dickinson-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/dickinson-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 37% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,092 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 51%; beats 69% of ND colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $50,720; beats 42% of ND colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,960

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,479 |
| 30-48k | $8,094 |
| 48-75k | $12,985 |
| 75-110k | $15,484 |
| 110k+ | $16,922 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.59 years on average (19% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $50,720 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,479 | $48,099 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $8,094 | $37,151 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,985 | $59,601 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $15,484 | $71,072 | 7.0 years |
| 110k+ | $16,922 | $77,672 | 7.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $20,567 in-state; about $20,567 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,118 in-state, $9,118 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $7,740; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 831 applicants, 499 admitted, 226 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 37%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 60%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (30 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,151 | $81,904 | $31,000 |
| Finance | not reported | $76,040 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $50,830 | $67,169 | $27,197 |
| Accounting | $51,006 | $66,147 | $27,321 |
| Human Resources | $50,122 | $64,488 | $33,519 |
| Agriculture | $42,583 | $52,529 | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | $42,639 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Processing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $49,811 | not reported | $25,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,841 | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $90,220 (ND), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage not reported (metro), $75,730 (ND), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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