Why Dickinson

Why Dickinson?

Life-changing classes, a community that supports you and pushes you to be your best self, preparation for the career of your dreams


Academics

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Career Development


What Will Set You Apart

A Dickinson education is unlike any other, allowing our graduates to stand out from the crowd.

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100% Unique to Dickinson

Take advantage of our unique collection of resources and opportunities to sky-rocket your career from day one.



The Academic Experience

A broad and deep academic approach 250 years in the making, taking aim at your future.


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Find your calling...

At Dickinson, you'll find the next generation of career opportunities through a dynamic array of future-ready majors. With over 40 academic programs offered alongside minors, certificate programs and graduate degree tracks, Dickinson is built so you can follow your passions, explore new avenues of intellectual life and dive into your interests on a deeper level.

Data Analytics | Computer Science | International Business & Management | Health Studies | Law & Policy | Pre-engineering | Quantitative Economics | Geosciences | Environmental Studies & Environmental Sciences


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Unstoppable Faculty

Our professors are active in the classroom, in the lab, in the field and across the world. And 98% of our permanent faculty members have the highest degree attainable in their fields. Alongside them, you’ll explore new worlds and discover your path forward. Explore Dickinson Facultypp


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Most Accessible Professors
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The Campus Experience

When you’re here, you’re one of us:

A valued member of our dynamic community of scholars, athletes, fans, activists, researchers and globe-trotters, all living and learning together, building each other up and exploring all Dickinson has to offer.



Location, Location, Location...

Our jawdroppingly beautiful campus is enmeshed with Carlisle, a vibrant Northeast town with international flair that’s just two hours from Philly, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Explore the Ultimate College Townpp

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From Every Walk of Life

That describes our students, our faculty, our staff. They come from across the region, across the country, across the world—just like you. Explore Diversity, Equity & Inclusionpp


Succeed as a Community

At Dickinson, it’s not a marathon to success, where it’s you against the world. Here, it’s a relay, and you and your classmates will live, work, learn, compete and advance together in an always-supportive, academically rich environment Explore Living on Campuspp


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Career Development

College is so much more than taking classes. It’s about building your future, one step at a time.

At Dickinson, you’ll do it as you learn, as you explore, as you engage with our Center for Career Development, as you meet our dedicated alumni coming to campus to share their experiences and help build your network.

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Committed to your Success

Our Integrated Academic Success team is committed to ensuring that all Dickinsonians have access to what they need to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Explore Integrated Academic Successpp


Professional Development

We have a three-prong system that focuses on professional development and ensures that you’ll be supported as you plan for your future.




Start your life-changing education today!

As a Dickinson student, you'll be prepared not just for the challenges of tomorrow but for the limitless opportunities you will shape and seize.