Carlisle, PA
Competitive — only about 43 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 40% to 43% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,426 | 2,574 | 453 | 40% |
| 2020 | 5,375 | 2,776 | 490 | 52% |
| 2021 | 6,366 | 3,061 | 677 | 48% |
| 2022 | 8,261 | 2,885 | 577 | 35% |
| 2023 | 7,185 | 3,095 | 525 | 43% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,010 of 4,228 women and 1,085 of 2,957 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Dickinson College has an acceptance rate of 43% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,095 of 7,185 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 43 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,185 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 525 enrolled.
No. Dickinson College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 40% to 43% — it has become less selective.