What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 45 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 |
| Accounting | 19 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 19 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 16 |
| Agriculture | 13 |
| Psychology | 10 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 9 |
| Business/Commerce | 9 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| History Teacher Education | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Dickinson State University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #25 for Pre-physical therapyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, North Star Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NAIA, North Star Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Coed varsity · NAIA, North Star Athletic Association
Other Sports
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Dickinson, ND
38,861 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.3 of 20
Elevation
2,451 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
3°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
35.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,040 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Mary97 mi
- Minot State University117 mi
- Black Hills State University173 mi
- University of Jamestown194 mi
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology195 mi
- Valley City State University226 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
Similar colleges
Public, town campus, NAIA, similar size
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- The University of Montana-Western1,440 students
- Valley City State University1,628 students
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- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma914 students