Published cost of attendance is $82,902. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $40,755, middle-income families pay around $16,316, higher-income families pay approximately $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 |
Published cost of attendance is $82,902. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $40,755, middle-income families pay around $16,316, higher-income families pay approximately $45,175. Azimuth ranks Dickinson College #1292 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 9.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,729. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,139, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $215 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
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.
