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When applying to Dickinson College, it's important to note the application deadline is February 1, and the early action deadline and the early decision deadline are December 1 and November 15, respectively. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at Dickinson College is $65. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 41.9 percent and an early acceptance rate of 45.9 percent.

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Applications

Application deadline February 1
Early decision deadline November 15
Application fee $65
Common Application accepted Yes

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Requirements

Required standardized tests Neither SAT nor ACT
Admission interview Recommended
SAT/ACT scores must be received by February 1

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Entering Class Stats

Selectivity more selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate 41.9%
Early decision acceptance rate 64%

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Transfer Students

Accepting applications Fall, Spring
Minimum credits to apply 12
Minimum required college GPA 2.0

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International Students

Application deadline
Fall February 1
Early decision or early action options available Both early decision and early action
Separate application form required No
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT N/A
Conditional admission offered No
International student contact Kimberly LeBlanc, Director Admissions Operations , (717) 245-1375, leblanck@dickinson.edu

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Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Separate application required for admission to program No

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* Applying details based on 2011 data

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