Dickinson State University

Public · Selective · ND

School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationND · Midwest

SettingRural

Undergrads1,090

Student:faculty16:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate23.1%

6-yr grad rate50.6%

Drop-out rate32.6%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$9k

Out-of-state tuition$9k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity23.3%

Gender diversity55.1%

International2%

Identity—

Overview

Dickinson State University is a public university in Dickinson, in the ranch country of southwestern North Dakota near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It serves a largely regional student body with an emphasis on affordability and close faculty contact.

Academics

DSU is known for teacher education, agriculture, and business, fields directly tied to the region's ranching and energy-based economy, taught in small classes typical of a campus its size.

Campus & student life

A strong rodeo tradition and close ties to the area's ranching and energy industries shape campus culture, and the Badlands setting near Theodore Roosevelt National Park gives students easy access to outdoor recreation.

Worth knowing

DSU's low cost and small scale make it a practical option for regional students, particularly those already connected to the area's agriculture or energy economy, more than a draw for students seeking a large-campus experience.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate37%

Enrolled mid-50%1040

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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