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Dickinson College Tuition and Fees

Dickinson College, which is located in Carlisle, PA is a private university. Dickinson College covers an area of 170 acres. It was in 1773 when the Dickinson College was founded. Dickinson College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Latin: Pietate et doctrina tuta libertas and its official colors are red and white. At Dickinson College, the total enrolment stands at 2,133. Th

$54,186

Tuition

$71,339

Cost of Attendance

$33,297

Net Price

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Dickinson College Tuition and Fees

Dickinson College offers undergraduate programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very high, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Dickinson College comes to around $56,523, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $14,176, $1,290, and $1,890, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$54,661	$54,661
Book & Supplies	$1,210	$1,210
Room & Board cost	$13,698	$13,698
Other Expenses	$1,770	$1,770
Total Cost of Attendance	$71,339	$71,339

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $56,523. Other than that, they will need to shell out an amount of $1,290 for books and supplies, $14,176 for room and boarding charges, and $1,890 toward other expenses on average in a year. So, the overall cost of attending DC comes out to be about $73,879 per year, according to the most recent information available.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$33,297

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$14,656

$30,001 to $48,000

$12,472

$48,001 to $75,000

$19,937

$75,001 to $110,000

$28,802

$110,000+

$41,945

The net price of attending Dickinson College is nothing but the actual amount that the students are required to pay in a year. It depends upon the annual family income of the applicant. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At DC, the average net price is estimated to be around $33,139. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $11,046. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $12,662. The amount stands at $18,152 for an annual income between $48,001 and $75,000, $24,027 for the $75,001-$110,000 income bracket, and $41,667 for a family income above $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$111,484

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$1,157

Total interest paid

$27,351

Sum of Loan Payments

$138,835

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Dickinson College here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $111,484 for example. This will result in a $13,884 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $138,835 which is $27,351 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$54,661	$54,661
Room & Board Cost	$13,698	$13,698
Total Tuition & Fees	$68,359	$68,359

At Dickinson College, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $56,523 in a year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $14,176 towards room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $73,879.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	N/A
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,694

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend DC. The cost per credit hour for the graduate courses at the college sits at $434. At present, Dickinson College also offers various online programs to students across as many as 43 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$13,698	$13,698
Other Expense	$1,770	$1,770
Book & Supplies	$1,210	$1,210

As far as the housing and related charges are concerned, these expenses remain the same for both on-campus or off-campus candidates at DC. To note, students have to pay $16,066 per year toward these facilities. On the other hand, the room and board charges that the students have to pay total around $14,176 per year. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,290 for books and supplies. Furthermore, the other expenses that the students should plan for come to around $1,890.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$13,698

Off Campus

$13,698

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,770

Off Campus

$1,770

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,210

Off Campus

$1,210

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the college is estimated to be around $371,954. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $33,139 in 2018-2019, $33,297 in 2017-2018, and $32,468 in 2016-2017.

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