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$9,118
per year
In-State Tuition
72%
Acceptance Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
Dickinson State University is an educational institution in Dickinson, ND. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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31 of 31 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Dickinson State University places on CLEP credit
Dickinson State publishes no CLEP chart of its own. The scores and credit amounts shown here are set by the North Dakota University System's Credit-by-Exam chart, which every NDUS institution must use, rather than published by the college itself. Where that chart gives a credit range rather than a single figure the campus decides the exact amount, so those exams show the required score and no credit figure. A college that does not teach the matching course may award elective credit instead. Exams missing from the chart are not refused — the college may still award credit for them, so ask the registrar.
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Hospitality & Culinary
Trades & Skilled Labor
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
11
Sports
9
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Volleyball
Individual Sports(4)
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Other Sports(1)
Other Sports
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Dickinson State awards $500 to $2,000 a year by GPA or test score. The TR Honors Leadership award ($18,000 total) is not listed because it requires ongoing service learning.
Presidential Premier Scholarship
Automatic$2,000 per year
Renewable: Up to four years for first-time freshmen; 24 credits a year with a 3.0 GPA
Page names no separate application. Levels are set by the first day of classes, so send final documents before then.
Qualify with a 3.8+ high school GPA, OR a 30 ACT, OR a 1400 SAT. Split between two semesters. Cannot be combined with the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Scholarship.
Presidential Elite Scholarship
Automatic$1,500 per year
Renewable: Up to four years for first-time freshmen; 24 credits a year with a 3.0 GPA
Page names no separate application. Levels are set by the first day of classes, so send final documents before then.
Qualify with a 3.4-3.79 high school GPA, OR a 26 ACT, OR a 1250 SAT. Split between two semesters. Cannot be combined with the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Scholarship.
Presidential Select Scholarship
Automatic$500 per year
Renewable: Up to four years for first-time freshmen; 24 credits a year with a 3.0 GPA
Page names no separate application. Levels are set by the first day of classes, so send final documents before then.
Qualify with a 3.0-3.39 high school GPA, OR a 22 ACT, OR a 1100 SAT. Split between two semesters. Cannot be combined with the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Scholarship.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,479
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$50,720
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,442
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Sep 2026
Conditions Dickinson State University places on CLEP credit
Dickinson State publishes no CLEP chart of its own. The scores and credit amounts shown here are set by the North Dakota University System's Credit-by-Exam chart, which every NDUS institution must use, rather than published by the college itself. Where that chart gives a credit range rather than a single figure the campus decides the exact amount, so those exams show the required score and no credit figure. A college that does not teach the matching course may award elective credit instead. Exams missing from the chart are not refused — the college may still award credit for them, so ask the registrar.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | — | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Dickinson, North Dakota
Stark County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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