DICKINSON, ND · PUBLIC
Dickinson State University reported a $14,092 average net price, a completion rate of 46.8%, $59,571 median earnings four years after completion, and $18,442 median federal debt among completers in the June 2026 College Scorecard release.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College ScorecardPage compiled September 16, 2026Download source data ↗
01 · Earnings after completion
Dickinson State University’s median earnings were $59,571 four years after completion and $54,564 five years after completion, based on 336 and 288 working graduates, respectively.
The red marker shows the federal earnings threshold where available. Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled; they do not include every former student.
02 · Cost after grant aid
Dickinson State University reported a $14,092 average net price. Published lower-income figures were $10,479 for households below $30,001 and $8,094 for households from $30,001 to $48,000.
| Federal income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,479 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,094 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,985 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,484 |
| $110,001+ | $16,922 |
Average net price is cost of attendance minus average grant and scholarship aid for the defined cohort. Your actual price depends on the institution’s aid offer.
03 · Student progress and aid
Dickinson State University reported a completion rate of 46.8%, a retention rate of 63.8%, a Pell-recipient share of 21.5%, and a federal-loan share of 34.1%.
These percentages have different denominators. Completion and retention describe first-time student cohorts; Pell and federal-loan shares describe undergraduate aid receipt.
04 · Federal student debt
Median federal debt among Dickinson State University completers was $18,442 across 300 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
$18,442
Borrower repayment progress after four years: Not reported across a reported cohort of 263 undergraduate completers.
05 · Field-of-study evidence
1 Dickinson State University program met this site’s evidence threshold, including Business Administration, Management and Operations.
A program page requires at least 75 working graduates plus published four-year earnings and median debt. This is our evidence threshold, not a federal rating.
06 · Nearby comparison set
This report lists 6 other public institutions in North Dakota that match Dickinson State University on state and control type; the set is not ranked.
Answers at a glance
The Dickinson State University FAQ reports $14,092 average net price, $59,571 four-year median earnings, and $18,442 median federal debt.
The reported average net price was $14,092 for the applicable Title IV student cohort. It is a cohort average, not an individual aid offer.
Dickinson State University’s median earnings were $59,571 four years after completion and $54,564 five years after completion, based on 336 and 288 working graduates, respectively.
Median federal debt among Dickinson State University completers was $18,442 across 300 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
