Dickinson College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,113

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
2%

Transfer Student Ratio

In 1783, Benjamin Rush, a revolutionary in both spirit and life, established Dickinson College with the intent of providing a different kind of liberal-arts education. Here, students are encouraged to be actively engaged with the wider world and challenged to think differently and act boldly. Dickinsonians are guided by a core set of tenets—to be decisive, useful, curious and unafraid to take risks. We produce critical thinkers who see how everything is connected. Graduates forever ready to make a difference. This is how we’ve taught successful graduates of all kinds, from lawyers to researchers to writers to CEOs. Dickinson’s brand of liberal arts has been around for more than 200 years for one reason—it works.

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Overview

Founded	1783
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,113
Transfer Students	23
Programs	39 Programs
Courses	915 Courses
Transfer Agreements	1 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,059 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$56,523
Out-of-State Tuition	$56,523
Books and Supplies	$1,324

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer students may apply for need-based financial assistance. The college requires submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Services (CSS PROFILE). Transfer students may be considered for merit scholarships. Scholarships are competitive academic awards with limited availability.
Tuition and Fees:

The total estimated cost of attendance is $77,212. This includes tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and personal expenses. Students not covered by a US health insurance policy will be billed for student health insurance.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

We're happy that you're considering transferring to Dickinson. Transfer admission is highly competitive and depends each year on the space available.
Transfer Applications Received:

Approximately 160-180 per year.
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

On the average, 30-40 transfer students are admitted.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Preferred Admissions & Financial Aid	April 1
Spring Admissions & Financial Aid	November 1
Community College Partnership Fall Term	March 1
Community College Partnership Spring Term	October 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer admission is highly competitive. Although we look for a minimum GPA of 3.0, the majority of those offered admission present very strong records of achievement. A Mid-Term Report with in-progress grades for your current term is required.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts is required for all institutions attended. An official secondary school transcript or GED (with completion date) is required.
SAT Scores:

Dickinson is currently test blind/free.
Letters of Recommendation:

An academic evaluation, preferably from a college instructor, is required.
Interview:

While not required, an interview is encouraged. It gives us an opportunity to learn more about you as a person and gives you the chance to learn about all the wonderful opportunities that are available to our students.
Other Requirements:

A Transfer College Report is required from all colleges/universities attended.
Apply Here:

https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/365/transfer_students

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Courses taken at a regionally accredited college-level institution with a grade of C or better that reasonably parallel the curriculum of Dickinson are generally accepted.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 16 courses may be accepted for transfer.

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