1783the year Dickinson College was chartered, making it the 16th-oldest college in the United States and the first to be chartered after the sign-ing 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 reso-

nate. 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 edu-

cation—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 commit-ment that Dickinson faculty have to providing students with one-on-one attention, which leads to opportunities for collaborative research, fieldwork and mentoring.

600 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, Foot-ball, 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

40+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.

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

42majors, not to mention the variety of minors and certificate programs and the availability of self-devel-oped majors, independent research, internships and Army ROTC.

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

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

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

100+ student-run clubs and organiza-tions, including music and drama, media, religious, political, special-interest and community-service.

120acres 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.

11stone 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 re-

search, evaluate and form my own thoughts on almost

any topic. I was able to start my own busi-ness 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 experi-

ence 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

21,093 Dickinson alumni with a liberal-arts education that pre-pared them to be leaders, taught them how to communicate effectively, provided them with the ability to make connections and form relation-ships and exposed them to a variety of subjects and disciplines.

Visiting CampusThere’s no better way to get to know Dickinson

than to visit. Our 180-acre campus blends tradi-

tional 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 state-

of-the-art Rector Science Complex, you’ll enjoy

exploring our impressive campus. Learn about on-

going 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 DickinsonA Dickinson education is affordable and within

your reach. Learn more at www.dickinson.edu/

admissions.

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.

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Harrisburg: 25 miles / 30 minutes

Baltimore: 95 miles / 90 minutes

Philadelphia: 125 miles / 2 hours, 10 minutes

Washington, D.C.: 130 miles / 2 hours

New York: 190 miles / 3 hours, 15 minutes

Pittsburgh: 190 miles / 3 hours, 15 minutes

Richmond: 215 miles / 3 hours, 45 minutes

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

Boston: 400 miles / 7 hours

Atlanta: 695 miles / 11 hours

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Where We AreCarlisle, 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 coun-

try’s best places to raise a family by Forbes magazine and voted one of America’s “most livable cities.”

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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 cur-riculum. 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.

Degrees Granted Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Campus, Facilities and Services 180-acre campus; 58 general and special-interest housing facilities; three LEED-gold-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 inter-national.

Academic Features 42 majors plus minors and certificate pro-grams, self-developed majors, independent research, intern-ships and Army ROTC.

Student-Faculty Ratio 10:1

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 pro-grams on six continents in 24 countries. Dickinson also is one of the nation’s top institutions for foreign-language study with 13 languages offered. Sustainability Dickinson is recognized as a leader among educational institutions com-mitted to sustainability and green initiatives. The Center for Sustainability Education integrates sustainability into academics, facili ties, operations and campus culture. Dickinson has received the highest awards from the Asso-ciation for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Educa-tion, Sierra Club, Sustain-able Endowments Institute, Princeton Review and Second Nature.

Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition for 2012-13 is $44,101. Room and board is $11,178, and a $450 student-activities 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 DeadlinesEarly Decision I – Nov. 15Early Action – Dec. 1Early Decision II – Jan. 15Regular Decision – Feb. 1(Note that need-based financial-aid

applicants must file the CSS PRO-

FILE by the application date selected.)

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

Class of 2016 Profile (as of Aug. 1, 2012)

Admissions DataNumber of applications received: 5,844Number of applications accepted: 2,340Acceptance rate: 40%First-year class size: 607

Mid-50% SAT (M & CR) Scores of Enrolled Students1230-1360 (M 600-690) (CR 590-690)

Mid-50% ACT (Composite) Scores of Enrolled Students27-30

Class Rank of Enrolled StudentsTop 5%: 28%Top 10%: 48%Top 20%: 71% Top 50%: 96%

Racial/Ethnic BackgroundWhite: 77%Students of color: 13% African American: 3% Asian American: 2% Hispanic/Latino: 5% Multiethnic: 3%Internationals: 8%

Geographical DistributionIn-state/out-of-state: 22% / 78%Foreign countries: 8%States: 35Countries: 21

Other CharacteristicsMale/female ratio: 46% / 54%Received financial aid: 66%Average grant: $24,704Received scholarship without demonstrated need: 12%Demonstrated financial need: 58%