Dartmouth Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 5.40%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1540. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $68,019
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Dartmouth:
- Total Enrollment: 6,938, including 40 online students
- 4,637 Undergraduate, 2,301 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 50.9% men, 49.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 96%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 98%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 127 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 49 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Dartmouth Overview
Dartmouth College (Dartmouth) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hanover, NH. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Dartmouth's tuition & fees is $68,019 for the academic year 2024-2025. 49% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $63,261.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,938 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
Dartmouth's acceptance rate is 5.40% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 69.12%. The median SAT score is 1540 and the ACT score is 34.
Dartmouth ranked 11st in National Universities and 1st in New Hampshire Colleges rankings. Dartmouth College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Dartmouth College is $68,019. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $66,617.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $70,623 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $69,267.
| Undergraduate | $68,019 |
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| Graduate | $66,617 |
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| Undergraduate | $70,623 |
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| Graduate | $69,267 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Dartmouth College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at Dartmouth
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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