Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $63,475
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $63,475
- Average Net Price
- $32,191
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 13.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $16,500
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $16,500
- Books & Supplies
- $1,324
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $81,299
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 88.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 40.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 13.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $17,167 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,148 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,348 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $21,727 |
| $110,001+ | $43,766 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at Dickinson actually pay $32,191 on average, not the $81,299 sticker price. The net cost varies dramatically by income: families earning under $30,000 pay just $17,167, while those making over $110,000 pay $43,766. Over four years, middle-income families can expect to pay around $65,000 to $87,000 total.
Graduates carry a manageable $19,000 in debt, translating to $201 monthly payments. With median earnings of $70,204 ten years out, loan payments represent less than 4% of income. The 88% loan repayment rate reflects Dickinson's strong career outcomes. Only 14% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating this liberal arts college primarily serves affluent families despite generous aid packages.
Lower-income students get the best financial deal here, with aid packages that make this strong institution surprisingly affordable for families who qualify.
Graduates carry a manageable $19,000 in debt, translating to $201 monthly payments. With median earnings of $70,204 ten years out, loan payments represent less than 4% of income. The 88% loan repayment rate reflects Dickinson's strong career outcomes. Only 14% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating this liberal arts college primarily serves affluent families despite generous aid packages.
Lower-income students get the best financial deal here, with aid packages that make this strong institution surprisingly affordable for families who qualify.
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