Dickinson College

Dickinson College is very difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Dickinson College is 35%. Last year, 8,261 students applied to Dickinson College and 2,885 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Dickinson College, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Dickinson College for fall semester should hear back from Dickinson College by March 23.

Dickinson College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Dickinson College's admissions stats.

Dickinson College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	49%
Mean SAT Score	1343
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	19%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	Yes

Dickinson College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Dickinson College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 15
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	March 23

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Considering Applying Early to Dickinson College?

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Dickinson College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Dickinson College is 58%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 35%. In 2022, Dickinson College admitted 250 of the 432 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Dickinson College Admissions

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Transferring to Dickinson College

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Dickinson College

Dickinson College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Dickinson College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Dickinson College

What does Dickinson College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Geographical Residence	Important
Interview	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
State Residency	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Dickinson College for more information on admission factors.

Dickinson College Application Requirements

To apply to Dickinson College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Dickinson College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Dickinson College?

Dickinson College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 24% submitted a class rank. At Dickinson College 49% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 82% were in the top 25% and 94% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Dickinson College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Dickinson College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Dickinson College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 19% of Dickinson College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Dickinson College?

To be competitive with other Dickinson College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1288 and 1413 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Dickinson College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1413 and 25% of scored lower than 1288, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Dickinson College student is 1343.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Dickinson College students scored 703 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Dickinson College students scored 723 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.

To be most competitive at Dickinson College, you should strive to earn between 29 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Dickinson College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 29 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Dickinson College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 29.

More Information on Transferring to Dickinson College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Dickinson College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Dickinson College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Dickinson College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Dickinson College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Dickinson College.

Does Dickinson College accept transfer credits?

✅ Dickinson College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Dickinson College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Dickinson College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Dickinson College?

❌ No, Dickinson College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Dickinson College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Dickinson College is 35%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Dickinson College?

✅ Dickinson College's early decision acceptance rate was 58% in 2021.

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