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Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND dickinsonstate.edu 1,108 students

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
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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
83
$68,151/yr High 19.3x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
69
$51,006/yr Very High 13.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
69
$50,830/yr High 14.4x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
67
$49,811/yr High 12.9x
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →
64
$44,841/yr High 12.7x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
58
$50,122/yr High 12.7x
Agriculture
Agriculture, General Compare across schools →
39
$42,583/yr High 10.7x

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