Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Dickinson State University, we project that on average students will pay $16,345, while the advertised price of attendance is $22,748. That’s a difference of $6,403.
| Year | Net in-state price at Dickinson State University | In-state sticker price at Dickinson State University | Out-of-state sticker price at Dickinson State University |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $16,345 | $22,748 | $24,765 |
| 24-25 | $15,912 | $22,145 | $24,205 |
| 23-24 | $15,490 | $21,558 | $23,658 |
| 22-23 | $15,490 | $21,558 | $23,658 |
| 21-22 | $14,971 | $20,322 | $22,142 |
| 20-21 | $15,607 | $20,308 | $22,128 |
| 19-20 | $13,080 | $19,924 | $23,184 |
| 18-19 | $10,817 | $18,832 | $21,610 |
| 17-18 | $11,502 | $17,978 | $20,650 |
| 16-17 | $11,390 | $17,507 | $20,077 |
| 15-16 | $11,286 | $17,352 | $19,859 |
| 14-15 | $10,171 | $16,600 | $19,045 |
| 13-14 | $10,074 | $16,044 | $18,396 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Dickinson State University this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $18,107, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $12,105. That's a difference of $6,002.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Dickinson State University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $12,184 |
| $30K-$48K | $12,105 |
| $48K-$75K | $14,719 |
| $75K-$110K | $18,107 |
| >$110K | $17,980 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Dickinson State University, over the last five years 42% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Dickinson State University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Dickinson State University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 31% |
| Asian | 0% | 45% |
| Black | 22% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 46% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 14% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 36% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Dickinson State University, about 62% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Dickinson State University has 1,792 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 56% of students are female.
And about 74% of students are white.