Dickinson State University

Dickson State University, also referred to as DSU, is located in Dickinson, North Dakota, United States. It was established in the year 1916 and was formerly known as Dickinson State College. It gained university status in 1987. Students are offered degree programs in various areas of study including business and management, natural sciences, nursing, and teacher education. The two degree-granting colleges under the university are:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Education, Business, and Applied Sciences

There are many clubs and organizations available on campus for the benefit of the students. These include Sigma Beta Delta, Business Club, Student Senate, Young Democrats, and Pi Kappa Delta. DSU students also publish an on-campus newspaper known as "The Western Concept."

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, education and teaching, science, business and management, and mathematics.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,670 in 2007-2008 (2,064 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 13% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 87% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Dickinson State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Dickinson State provides on-campus housing for 650 of its 2,064 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Dakota Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 22 male students received the aid (men were 65% of those receiving aid) and 12 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 35% of students receiving such aid) .