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Hawks ARE up! Enrollment increases at Dickinson State2 min read

September 22, 2020

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, marked the fourth week official census for the Dickinson State University (DSU) campus community. The number of full-time enrolled students increased 4% at 967 up from last year’s total of 929. The full-time equivalency (FTE) of credit hours taken also increased 5%, from 1,093.45 to 1,147.13.

The census report reflects a total head-count enrollment of 1,441 students. This is an increase of 91 students, up from 1,350 students in fall 2019, and represents over 6% growth in overall head-count.

The number of students choosing to live on-campus increased 9% from 214 to 234. DSU reopened Selke Hall to meet the demand for additional housing.

“I appreciate the collaborative efforts to develop programs, articulations, and scholarship support which have contributed to DSU’s success in attracting and retaining students,” said Marie Moe, vice president for student affairs and university relations at DSU. “As we move into the academic year, we are focused on providing excellent education and support to the students who have chosen DSU. We are also continuing to explore additional ways we can respond to the educational needs of our community and region.”

“It is an unprecedented time in the history of our world, and people are looking for opportunity for connection and community,” said DSU President Steve Easton. “The faculty and staff at DSU have worked hard to adapt courses to be available in several modalities. This is a good day for DSU. We are proud of our staff, faculty, and students for moving us in a positive direction.”

Students enrolled this fall represent 39 states and 15 countries with 68% indicating North Dakota residency and 2% indicating international residency.

Highlights from fall 2020 enrollment data:

  • Enrollment of first-year students, those with less than 24 credits, is up more than 20% from 201 in fall 2019 to 244 in fall 2020.
  • Early entry and dual credit high school student enrollment increased 17% from 160 students to 187 students. Of these, 41 students are taking courses from DSU faculty on the DSU campus as part of the new early entry program launched this semester in partnership with Dickinson Public Schools and others in our area.
  • Nontraditional students, those over age 25, represent 22% of enrollment.
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