Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

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Quick Facts

Wikipedia

2,157

Total Students

$63K

Tuition (In-State)

$63K

Tuition (Out-State)

$32K

Avg Net Price

43%

Acceptance Rate

83%

Graduation Rate

6-year

89%

Retention Rate

Baccalaureate Colleges

Classification

Data from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) & U.S. Dept. of Education

About Dickinson College

America's first college post-independence, Dickinson College blends a storied past with a vibrant future in sustainability.

Dickinson College, chartered in 1783, holds a unique place in American history as the first college founded in the newly independent United States. Rooted in the vision of founding father Benjamin Rush, Dickinson has evolved into a dynamic liberal arts institution celebrated for its academic rigor, rich historical legacy, and pioneering commitment to global environmental sustainability. It offers an engaging and intellectually stimulating environment for students eager to explore complex challenges and make a tangible impact on the world.

Key Highlights

✦First college chartered in the newly independent United States (1783).
✦One of only three liberal arts colleges to graduate a U.S. President (James Buchanan) and a Chief Justice (Roger Brooke Taney).
✦A national leader in environmental sustainability, achieving an A- grade in 2010 and named a 'Cool School' by Sierra magazine.
✦Committed to being carbon neutral by 2020, powered by 100% wind energy since 2008, and operating an organic garden and farm.
✦Pioneering in diversity, graduating its first woman in 1887, first Black man in 1901, and first Black woman in 1919.
✦Features state-of-the-art interdisciplinary science facilities like Tome Hall and the LEED Gold certified Rector Science Complex.

Timeline

1773

Carlisle Grammar School, a frontier Latin school, was founded.

1783

Dickinson College was chartered by the Pennsylvania legislature, the first college founded in the newly independent United States.

1785

Charles Nisbet began serving as the college's first president.

1834

The law school was founded, becoming the third school of law established in the United States.

1881

The Metzger Institute for women opened, later leased by Dickinson College.

1887

Zatae Longsdorff became the first woman to graduate from Dickinson.

1901

John Robert Paul Brock became the first Black man to graduate from Dickinson.

2000

Tome Hall, a new state-of-the-art interdisciplinary science building, opened.

2008

The LEED Gold certified Rector Science Complex opened, and the college bought 100% of its energy from wind power.

2020

College set a commitment to be carbon neutral.

Schools & Colleges

1 notable schools within Dickinson College

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Dickinson School of Law

Founded in 1834 as the third law school in the United States, it became a separate school in 1890 and is now affiliated with Penn State University.

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