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Dickinson College

Also known as: Dickinson College, Dickinson

Private Nonprofit school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Chartered on September 9, 1783, Dickinson College enrolls approximately 2,420 undergraduates in over 40 majors across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the college emphasizes global engagement through study abroad programs in more than 40 countries and maintains a 10:1 student‑faculty ratio. Situated on a limestone‑clad campus three blocks from the town square, Dickinson fields NCAA Division III Red Devils teams in the Centennial Conference. Notable alumni include Founding Father John Dickinson and U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney.

private nonprofit

liberal arts

test-optional

historic institution

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Dickinson College operates a test‑optional policy for all applicants; SAT or ACT scores are optional for domestic and international students, and no additional materials are required if scores are withheld. International applicants whose secondary education was not conducted in English must submit an accepted English proficiency exam in lieu of SAT/ACT.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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