Public Institution
Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University is located in the city of Dickinson, in western North Dakota. The campus provides a more intimate setting, characteristic of smaller universities. Dickinson State offers a personalized learning environment, with a focus on undergraduate education. Situated near the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, students have unique access to outdoor recreational and learning opportunities.
Programs
7
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$51,049
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
64/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,118
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $11,218/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Dickinson State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 39% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,547 | $46,188 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,472 | $45,888 |
| $48K – $75K | $13,949 | $55,796 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,160 | $68,640 |
| $110K+ | $17,040 | $68,160 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,118 | $36,472 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Dickinson State University
7 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
83
|
$68,151/yr | High | 19.3x |
| Accounting Compare across schools → |
69
|
$51,006/yr | Very High | 13.7x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
69
|
$50,830/yr | High | 14.4x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools → |
67
|
$49,811/yr | High | 12.9x |
| Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools → |
64
|
$44,841/yr | High | 12.7x |
| Human Resources Compare across schools → |
58
|
$50,122/yr | High | 12.7x |
| Agriculture Compare across schools → |
39
|
$42,583/yr | High | 10.7x |