Dickinson State University
Former names | Dickinson State Normal School (1918–1931) Dickinson State Teachers College (1931–1963) North Dakota State College (1963–1964) Dickinson State College (1964–1965) State University of North Dakota at Dickinson (1965–1987) |
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| Motto | Small Community. Big Opportunity. |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1918 |
Parent institution | North Dakota University System |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $8.9 million |
| President | Ty Orton |
Academic staff | 63 |
Administrative staff | 212 |
| Students | 1,392 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban, 110 acres (45 ha) |
| Colors | Navy Blue & Gray |
| Nickname | Blue Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – NSAA |
| Mascot | Buster Blue Hawk |
| Website | www.dickinsonstate.edu |
Dickinson State University (DSU) is a public university in Dickinson, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the North Dakota University System. It was founded in 1918 as Dickinson State Normal School and granted full university status in 1987.