Dickinson: An Introduction 2012

1783 the year Dickinson College was chartered, making it the 16th-oldest college in the United States and the first to be chartered after the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

It has been more than 225 years since Dr. Benjamin Rush decided to build a college in a country less than half explored. Yet the themes of the past still resonate. Dickinson remains a community of inquiry that fosters exploration and innovation in the arts and sciences. In a new age of globalization, a Dickinson education instills in its graduates a sense of responsibility not just to the nation but to the world. Dickinson is a model of American residential liberal-arts education—explore the innumerable characteristics (as well as those that can be counted) that make Dickinson distinctive.

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average student-faculty ratio—just one illustration of the commitment that Dickinson faculty have to providing students with oneon-one attention, which leads to opportunities for collaborative research, fieldwork and mentoring.

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student-athletes in 12 women’s and 11 men’s varsity sports.

Dickinson participates in Division III and is a member of the Centennial Conference.

Men’s Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash (coming 2014-15), Swimming, Tennis, Track

Women’s Teams: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash (coming 2014-15), Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball

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study-abroad opportunities, including Dickinson Programs in 15 countries: Australia, Cameroon, China, England (three), France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, South America (Argentina and Ecuador), Spain and the United States.

39,731 hours of community service by Dickinson students in the last year.

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majors, not to mention the variety of minors and certificate programs and the availability of self-developed majors, independent research, internships and Army ROTC.

Academic Offerings Africana Studies American Studies Anthropology Arabic Archaeology Army ROTC Art & Art History Astronomy Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology Business (International Business & Management) Chemistry Chinese Classical Studies Community Studies Computer Science Creative Writing Dance & Music Earth Sciences East Asian Studies Economics Education Engineering English Environmental Science Environmental Studies Film Studies First-Year Seminars

French German Global Mosaics Graduate School Agreements Greek Health Studies Hebrew History Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies International Business & Management International Studies Internships Italian Italian Studies Japanese Journalism Judaic Studies Latin Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies Law (3-3) Law & Policy Linguistics Mathematics Medieval & Early Modern Studies Middle East Studies Military Science

Modern Greek Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physical Education Physics Policy Management Political Science Portuguese Portuguese & Brazilian Studies Pre-Business Pre-Engineering Pre-Health Pre-Law Psychology Public Speaking Religion Russian Science, Technology & Culture Secondary Teaching Certificate Security Studies Sociology Spanish Sustainability Theatre Arts Women’s & Gender Studies Writing Program Note: Majors in bold

110,000 square-foot Rector Science Complex (third wing to be completed fall 2013), complete with stateof-the-art teaching labs, instrumentation suites, faculty-student collaborative spaces and LEEDgold certification.

Learn about facilities enhancements at go.dickinson.edu/facilities.

100+ student-run clubs and organizations, including music and drama, media, religious, political, specialinterest and community-service.

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acres at the certified-organic College Farm, a student-run educational resource that provides produce to the campus and Carlisle communities, includes state-of-the-art sustainable operations and serves as a leader and model for college farms nationwide.

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stone steps in front of Old West that students tread only twice—at Convocation and at Commencement—in honor of Dickinson’s rich history of traditions.

“ Dickinson provided the tools I needed to clearly research, evaluate and form my own thoughts on almost any topic. I was able to start my own business with limited knowledge about my industry and still excel.” —Justin Gold ’00, environmental studies, founder and CEO of Justin’s Nut Butter “ I believe a classical liberal-arts education is a

differentiating advantage in the business world, specifically with respect to critical thinking, willingness to challenge convention, and written and verbal communication skills.” —Michael Meagher ’00, English, vice president at Deutsche Bank “ Learning to use information from all areas of study and apply it in creative ways to practical life experience has often given me a leg up as a profes-

sional, artist, educator and citizen of the world.” —Norah Turnham ’05, theatre arts, drama teacher for the New York City Department of Education “ Dickinson provided me with a valuable education in the sciences and allowed me to compete and suc-

ceed in the ever-changing job market after graduation.” —Ellen Burton ’09, neuroscience and health studies, research assistant at The Henry Jackson Foundation

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Dickinson alumni with a liberal-arts education that prepared them to be leaders, taught them how to communicate effectively, provided them with the ability to make connections and form relationships and exposed them to a variety of subjects and disciplines.

Visiting Campus There’s no better way to get to know Dickinson than to visit. Our 180-acre campus blends traditional and modern architecture in facilities offering cutting-edge technology and interactive teaching spaces. From Old West, at the heart of campus and more than 200 years old, to the stateof-the-art Rector Science Complex, you’ll enjoy exploring our impressive campus. Learn about ongoing enhancements at go.dickinson.edu/facilities.

Whether during the semester or summer, whether for an hour or the whole day, the admissions staff will help you plan your visit and make the most of your time on campus.

Affording Dickinson A Dickinson education is affordable and within your reach. Learn more at www.dickinson.edu/ admissions.

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Look for these icons throughout our Web site (www.dickinson.edu) to learn more about Dickinson’s global community, the college’s commitment to sustainable living and education and the value and affordability of a Dickinson education.

Where We Are Carlisle, Pa., is home to shops and restaurants, malls and theatres, the Appalachian Trail and many other outdoor attractions. Carlisle is part of the metropolitan region of Harrisburg, the state capital, and the area grants easy access to all major East Coast cities. The Harrisburg/Carlisle region was named one of the country’s best places to raise a family by Forbes magazine and voted one of America’s “most livable cities.”

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Harrisburg: 25 miles / 30 minutes Baltimore: 95 miles / 90 minutes Philadelphia: 125 miles / 2 hours, 10 minutes Pittsburgh •

Washington, D.C.: 130 miles / 2 hours New York: 190 miles / 3 hours, 15 minutes Pittsburgh: 190 miles / 3 hours, 15 minutes

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Boston: 400 miles / 7 hours

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Atlanta: 695 miles / 11 hours

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Raleigh-Durham: 380 miles / 6 hours, 30 minutes

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Richmond: 215 miles / 3 hours, 45 minutes

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Office of Admissions Dickinson College P.O. Box 1773 Carlisle, PA 17013-2896 800-644-1773 717-245-1231 Fax: 717-245-1442 admissions@dickinson.edu www.dickinson.edu

The Facts History and Mission Chartered in 1783 (the first college chartered in the newly recognized United States), Dickinson is a highly selective, private liberal-arts college known for its innovative curriculum. Founded by Benjamin Rush and named for John Dickinson, the college offers students a useful education in the arts and sciences that will prepare them for lives as engaged citizens and leaders.

Student-Faculty Ratio 10:1

Degrees Granted Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Sustainability Dickinson is recognized as a leader among educational institutions committed to sustainability and green initiatives. The Center for Sustainability Education integrates sustainability into academics, facili­ties, operations and campus culture.

Dickinson has received the highest awards from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Sierra Club, Sustain­ able Endowments Institute, Princeton Review and Second Nature.

Campus, Facilities and Services 180-acre campus; 58 general and special-interest housing facilities; three LEEDgold-certified buildings; variety of dining options including gluten-free, kosher, organic, vegan, vegetarian, and local fruit and fresh vegetables from the certified-organic College Farm.

Enrollment 2,364 full-time students representing 39 states and territories and 46 foreign countries; 15 percent students of color and 7 percent international.

Academic Features 42 majors plus minors and certificate programs, self-developed majors, independent research, internships and Army ROTC.

Average Class Size 17 Global Education Dickinson offers one of the most respected off-campus study programs, and more than half of students study in more than 40 programs on six continents in 24 countries. Dickinson also is one of the nation’s top institutions for foreign-language study with 13 languages offered.

Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition for 2012-13 is $44,101. Room and board is $11,178, and a $450 studentactivities fee also is required.

Dickinson awarded more than $38 million in grants in the 2011-12 academic year, and 63 percent of students received

merit or need-based aid.

Dickinson offers scholarships without demonstrated need to about 12 percent of its entering class.

Application Deadlines Early Decision I – Nov. 15 Early Action – Dec. 1 Early Decision II – Jan. 15 Regular Decision – Feb. 1 (Note that need-based financial-aid applicants must file the CSS PROFILE by the application date selected.)

Recent Initiatives Sharing its Carlisle location with other educational institutions, Dickinson has partnerships with the U.S. Army War College and Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute and the world-renowned Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.

Class of 2016 Profile (as of Aug. 1, 2012) Admissions Data Number of applications received: 5,844 Number of applications accepted: 2,340 Acceptance rate: 40% First-year class size: 607 Mid-50% SAT (M & CR) Scores of Enrolled Students 1230-1360 (M 600-690) (CR 590-690)

Mid-50% ACT (Composite) Scores of Enrolled Students 27-30 Class Rank of Enrolled Students Top 5%: 28% Top 10%: 48% Top 20%: 71% Top 50%: 96% Racial/Ethnic Background White: 77% Students of color: 13% African American: 3% Asian American: 2% Hispanic/Latino: 5% Multiethnic: 3% Internationals: 8% Geographical Distribution In-state/out-of-state: 22% / 78% Foreign countries: 8% States: 35 Countries: 21 Other Characteristics Male/female ratio: 46% / 54% Received financial aid: 66% Average grant: $24,704 Received scholarship without demonstrated need: 12% Demonstrated financial need: 58%

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