Dickinson College's published cost of attendance is $82,902. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $40,755, families in the lower-middle range pay around $15,081, middle-income families pay about $16,316, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $22,696, and higher-income families pay roughly $45,175.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $82,902 |
| Tuition and Fees | $65,650 |
| Room and Board | $17,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,324 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$45,295 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $37,607 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $40,755 |
| $30–48k | $15,081 |
| $48–75k | $16,316 |
| $75–110k | $22,696 |
| $110k+ | $45,175 |
Dickinson College's published cost of attendance is $82,902. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $40,755, families in the lower-middle range pay around $15,081, middle-income families pay about $16,316, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $22,696, and higher-income families pay roughly $45,175. Azimuth ranks Dickinson College #1292 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Dickinson's aid structure is need-based, with no merit component. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The breadth of the aid portfolio reflects Dickinson's commitment to meeting demonstrated need, though the specific composition of aid packages — grants, loans, and work-study — varies by family circumstance and year. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,729; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,139, median federal debt of $19,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $215 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Dickinson College earn median 4-year earnings of $67,139, placing Dickinson College in the 71.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dickinson College #488 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That earnings outcome reflects both the institution's social-sciences-focused curriculum and the career pathways its graduates pursue in professional services, education, and nonprofit sectors. The earnings pattern is anchored by International Business, which combines substantial enrollment with solid mid-career pay. Economics is the largest program with 68 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,378, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The International Business program graduates 66 students earning $84,990 four years after enrollment, while Political Science and Psychology, General round out the top programs with $59,834 and $58,706 respectively. The concentration in Social Sciences (representing 27% of degrees) alongside Business (10%) and Education (4%) shapes a graduate profile oriented toward stable, mission-driven careers where earnings grow steadily over the first decade after enrollment.
