by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Dickinson College, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Published attendance costs at Dickinson College amounts to about $80,329.00 per year.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $65,650.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,679.00 |
| Total cost | $80,329.00 |
| That is 145% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $80,329.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$45,295.00 |
| Net price | $35,034.00 |
| That is 7% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $80,329.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$42,147.00 |
| Net price | $38,182.00 |
| That is 16% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 3.8% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $39,626.00 | $36,359.00 | $83,367.00 |
| Senior year | $44,294.00 | $40,642.00 | $93,188.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $167,725.00 | $153,897.00 | $352,867.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $63,897.00 | $58,629.00 | $134,430.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,930.00 | $1,771.00 | $4,061.00 |
| Total amount paid | $231,622.00 | $212,526.00 | $487,297.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $39,626.00 | $36,359.00 | $83,367.00 |
| Senior year | $41,125.00 | $37,734.00 | $86,520.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $80,751.00 | $74,093.00 | $169,887.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $30,763.00 | $28,227.00 | $64,721.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $929.00 | $853.00 | $1,955.00 |
| Total amount paid | $111,514.00 | $102,320.00 | $234,608.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $37,607.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $32,191.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,167.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $15,148.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,348.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,727.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $43,766.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Dickinson College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Dickinson College comes to $17,294.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,500.00 |
| 25th | $12,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $17,294.00 |
| 75th | $25,760.00 |
| 90th | $30,500.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,186.00 |
| Middle income | $16,250.00 |
| High income | $19,000.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $16,802.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $18,250.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Dickinson College is $-3,500.00.
The default-rate classification at Dickinson College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 1.7% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Dickinson College amount to $61,556,432.00 distributed across 4,729 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 26 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $24,474.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Dickinson College, the questions below are worth your time:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.