School Notes Overview:
- Dickinson State University is a regional four-year institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University’s mission is to provide high-quality, accessible programs, to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy health and quality of life of the citizens of the State of North Dakota.
School Overview:
Dickinson State University
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| County | Stark County, ND | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,778 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 892 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 2,670 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 642 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 87% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 39% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,085 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 9% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $565 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 58% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,910 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 66% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,026 | |
School Notes:
- The institution offers selected baccalaureate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, the fine arts, nursing, teacher education, business and technology, stressing scholarship and the habit of critical inquiry in fields of major interests. The institution offers a limited number of programs of less than four years. The liberal arts and sciences provide a sound curricular base as a foundation for the intellectual, cultural and professional development of the student. The professional, technical and occupational programs will continue to evolve to meet the needs of society.
- Dickinson State offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of University Studies, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Associate Degrees.
- Dickinson State is located in Dickinson, North Dakota, a city of 17,000, near the rugged and beautiful North Dakota Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking, golfing, hunting, and fishing are located within minutes of campus. Dickinson is located along Interstate 94 and the community is served by commercial bus and air service for easy access.
- Dickinson State University is accredited since 1946 by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central (regional) Accrediting Association. The Teacher Education Program was recently reaccredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and both levels of our nursing program, associate and bachelor’s degrees, are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the North Dakota State Board of Nursing. The Music Program is recognized for its quality through the National Association of the Schools for Music.
- Profile last updated: 05/01/2008.
In the News:
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DSU Enrollment Questioned (KFYR-TV Bismarck)
posted on July 11, 2011 at 03:46:01 pm
Associated Press | 7/11/2011 North Dakota University System Chancellor Bill Goetz says the accuracy of Dickinson State University`s enrollment reports are being questioned and he`s reviewing the matter. -
Dickinson State enrollment questioned (The Fargo Forum)
posted on July 11, 2011 at 03:08:31 pm
DICKINSON, N.D. - North Dakota University System Chancellor Bill Goetz says the accuracy of Dickinson State University's enrollment reports are being questioned and he's reviewing the matter. -
Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... (KXMA-TV Dickinson)
posted on July 11, 2011 at 11:22:48 am
North Dakota University System Chancellor Bill Goetz says he's investigating the accuracy of Dickinson State University's enrollment reports. Goetz tells the Dickinson Press that DSU is the only school being examined. A document obtained by the newsp -
DSU enrollment questioned (KXMA-TV Dickinson)
posted on July 11, 2011 at 10:22:48 am
North Dakota University System Chancellor Bill Goetz (getz) says the accuracy of Dickinson State University's enrollment reports are being questioned and he's reviewing the matter. Goetz tells the Dickinson Press that DSU is the only school in -
Frontier Conference closing in on scheduling setup (The Fargo Forum)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 05:33:41 am
DICKINSON, N.D. - Seven months after agreeing to add Dickinson State University, the Frontier Conference is close to having a scheduling setup for its four biggest sports. Talk about this topic
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