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Dickinson College
#54 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Carlisle, PA
  • 535 reviews
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Dickinson College Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
90%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,300
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    No
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    78%
  • 20-39
    22%
  • 40-99
    1%
  • 100+
    0%
Most Popular Majors
  • Economics
    56 Graduates
  • International Business
    50 Graduates
  • Biology
    45 Graduates
  • Psychology
    44 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    37 Graduates
  • Mathematics
    30 Graduates
  • Sociology
    26 Graduates
  • International Relations
    24 Graduates
  • English
    23 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    23 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.19 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Female Professors
50%
Male Professors
50%
Average Professor Salary
$110,076
Poll
74%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.19 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    4%
  • Asian American
    5%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    6%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    77%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
100%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.40 responses
Poll
95%
of students say professors care about their students' success.40 responses
Poll
98%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.40 responses
Poll
98%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.40 responses
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