Dickinson College is a private liberal arts college located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School History

The college was founded on September 9, 1783. Its predecessor was Carlisle Grammar School, which was established in 1773. It was the first college established after the independence of the United States. It was proposed by Benjamin Rush and named after John Dickinson. Both of them were signatories of the American Declaration of Independence.

Academic Education

Major Settings: The college offers 46 majors, covering many fields such as African Studies, Archaeology, Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, Business, Computer Science, etc. There are also 20 interdisciplinary majors, which can award Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.

Teaching Features: The teacher-student ratio is 9:1, providing personalized education, and students have abundant research, field trips and internship opportunities. The school also has the top overseas exchange study program in the United States. More than 60% of students have the opportunity to study abroad, and 12% of students come from 40 different countries, with a strong international atmosphere.

Campus Life

Student Activities: The school has many student clubs and organizations covering academic, cultural, artistic, and sports aspects, such as Act 1 Productions, where students can participate in artistic creation and performances such as drama and dance. The school also has NCAA Division III sports teams, and students can participate in various sports events.

Campus environment: Covering an area of ​​170 acres, the campus environment is beautiful and the surrounding facilities are convenient. It is only a 1-hour drive from Philadelphia. There are Chinese restaurants, theaters, cinemas, Walmart supermarkets and other living and entertainment venues around the school.

School advantages

Ranking: Ranked 41st in the 2016 "U.S. News & World Report" ranking of liberal arts colleges in the United States.

Employment situation: 96% of graduates find jobs, participate in internships, enter graduate schools or engage in meaningful service projects within one year after graduation. The school's strong alumni network also provides strong support for students' career development.

Other advantages: As one of the first colleges in the United States to achieve carbon neutrality, Dickinson College is a leader in sustainable development education, cultivating students' thinking ability and innovative solution capabilities for complex global issues.