Dickinson College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,733

Cost of attendance at Dickinson College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,733

Cost of attendance at Dickinson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dickinson College was $20,913. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Dickinson College

Dickinson College net price calculator

$20,913

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Dickinson College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,913	$16,429 (44%)	$1,245	$1,451	$3,884	$13,359	$27,107
2021	$37,342	$4,203 (13%)	$12,729	$12,027	$19,300	$25,420	$41,387
2020	$33,139	$158	$11,046	$12,662	$18,152	$24,027	$41,667
2019	$33,297	$829 (3%)	$14,656	$12,472	$19,937	$28,802	$41,945
2018	$32,468	$1,941 (6%)	$10,201	$11,933	$16,403	$24,241	$40,388
2017	$34,409	$330	$11,974	$10,217	$17,286	$24,696	$41,768
2016	$34,079	$622 (2%)	$12,215	$15,718	$20,307	$24,126	$40,542
2015	$33,457	$996 (3%)	$14,762	$16,621	$21,662	$27,738	$40,415
2014	$32,461	--	$15,278	$12,354	$16,744	$28,397	$40,175

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dickinson College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$77,300	$2,790 (4%)	$58,733	$17,243	$1,324
2021	$74,510	$631	$56,523	$16,663	$1,324
2020	$73,879	$2,540 (4%)	$56,523	$16,066	$1,290
2019	$71,339	$2,268 (3%)	$54,661	$15,468	$1,210
2018	$69,071	$2,292 (3%)	$52,955	$14,946	$1,170
2017	$66,779	$2,238 (3%)	$51,205	$14,444	$1,130
2016	$64,541	$2,252 (4%)	$49,489	$13,962	$1,090
2015	$62,289	$2,106 (3%)	$47,717	$13,522	$1,050
2014	$60,183	$1,954 (3%)	$46,094	$13,068	$1,021
2013	$58,229	--	$44,551	$12,678	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Dickinson College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,118 dormitories available to its students at $7,866 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Dickinson College is $874 per month.
Does Dickinson College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Dickinson College for one academic year is $7,386, which works out to $821 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Dickinson College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,324.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Dickinson College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,928

If living off-campus, with family: $1,691

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,991
How much is Dickinson College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Dickinson College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Dickinson College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,818	$417
For out-of-state students	$1,818	$417

Housing and Meal

Dickinson College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Dickinson College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,386	$7,866	N/A	2,118
2021	$7,106	$7,566	N/A	2,114
2020	$6,866	$7,310	N/A	2,092
2019	$6,634	$7,064	N/A	2,178
2018	$6,410	$6,826	N/A	2,071
2017	$6,196	$6,598	N/A	2,074
2016	$5,986	$6,376	N/A	2,108

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dickinson College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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