An Education
Built
for What Comes
NEXT.

Dickinson is where you’ll find your place, your people and the resources to secure your career.

Where you’ll launch into your future from a strong liberal-arts foundation, prepared to achieve, excel, lead and thrive in an ever-changing world.

VISIT CONNECT APPLY MAJORS

Challenging academics that sharpen your mind, your sense of purpose and your career path

"Dickinson really encourages students to develop relationships with professors. Our professors make time for students."

NORA STOCOVAZ

Students in every major will be equipped for business and finance careers through industry experiences and mentorships.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

You’ll put into practice what you’re learning through internships, fieldwork, research and networking.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Our alumni are dedicated to your success and will help you find your first job—and with any career changes along the way.

ALUMNI NETWORK

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You won’t just be taught—you’ll be known, mentored and challenged.

Here, mentorship is real, support is everywhere, and everyone has a place.

WHY DICKINSON?

We’re all about a 360-degree student experience, which includes having fun, making friends and staying active.

LIFE AT DICKINSON

“Community” is not just a buzzword—it’s something you feel from the moment you step on campus.

COMMUNITY VIDEO

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Live where history, nature and culture are all part of the college experience.

It doesn’t take many steps beyond campus to officially arrive in downtown Carlisle. With over 40,000 people calling the Carlisle area home, Dickinsonians frequent the eclectic dining and shopping options; intern, work and volunteer with local businesses; explore nature on the Appalachian Trail; and head to nearby Harrisburg, New York, D.C., Philly or Baltimore for concerts, trips and exploration. Carlisle was recognized on the Best College Towns in America list and is a Forbes “most livable city.”

ULTIMATE COLLEGE TOWN

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VIRTUAL TOUR

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A group of Dickinson students relax in Adirondack chairs at the College Farm

Massey's Ice Cream storefront in Carlisle

Dickinson’s Commitment to Inclusivity

Dickinson College is an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

Dickinson College

Dickinson is where you’ll find your place, your people and the resources to secure your career.

You won’t just be taught—you’ll be known, mentored and challenged.

Live where history, nature and culture are all part of the college experience.

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Dickinson’s Commitment to Inclusivity