Dickinson State University Acceptance Rate
Dickinson, North Dakota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 831
- Admitted
- 499
- Yield
- 45.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 831 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Dickinson State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 61% in 2014–15 to 60% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 467 to 831 (+78%) over that period.
Its 60% rate makes Dickinson State University more selective than about 75% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked North Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (63.2% for women vs 56.4% for men, a 6.8-point gap). Dickinson State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 45.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 467 | 285 | 61% | 189 |
| 2015–16 | 347 | 323 | 93.1% | 211 |
| 2016–17 | 362 | 332 | 91.7% | 185 |
| 2017–18 | 388 | 384 | 99% | 194 |
| 2018–19 | 530 | 352 | 66.4% | 181 |
| 2019–20 | 376 | 375 | 99.7% | 202 |
| 2020–21 | 506 | 499 | 98.6% | 244 |
| 2021–22 | 459 | 456 | 99.3% | 269 |
| 2022–23 | 729 | 525 | 72% | 242 |
| 2023–24 | 831 | 499 | 60% | 226 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 448 | 283 | 63.2% |
| Men | 383 | 216 | 56.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Dickinson State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Dickinson State University's acceptance rate?
Dickinson State University's acceptance rate is 60% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (499 admitted of 831 applicants).
Is Dickinson State University test optional?
Dickinson State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Dickinson State University?
Dickinson State University received 831 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 499.
Is Dickinson State University getting harder to get into?
Dickinson State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61% in 2014–15 to 60% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.dickinsonstate.edu/.