Acceptance Rate
5%
Avg. SAT
1570
75th percentile
“Dartmouth thrusts you into a rugged, collaborative Ivy League world where snowy hikes and intimate seminars shape tenacious thinkers who own their paths.”
Hanover, NH
Location
Town
Campus Setting
The school's legacy as the "Green" Ivy stems from its 1866 adoption of forest-green colors, symbolizing the surrounding wilderness that defines daily life—hiking Moosilauke Ravine or paddling the Connecticut River isn't optional; it's oxygen.
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
With undergrads outnumbering grads two-to-one, research feels accessible, not elite-only, though humanities shine brighter than niche STEM compared to tech-heavy peers.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
4,637 undergrad • 2,301 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
44%
Black / African American
5%
Hispanic / Latino
8%
Asian
12%
Other / Multi-racial
30%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Hanover, NH
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week pulses with Dartmouth Outing Club trips (the nation's oldest, since 1909) on Fridays, raucous Greek mixers (60% participation in co-ed houses clustered around campus), and late-night Econ study grinds in Baker Library. Traditions like Winter Carnival—ice sculptures, dog sled races, and pyrotechnic bonfires—forge bonds, but the remote town vibe means weekends revolve around campus or nearby Quechee Gorge hikes, not nightlife hops. Residential clusters mix frosh with upperclassmen for mentorship, fostering a collaborative hum; yet Greek dominance sparks debates on inclusivity, and New England's gray skies plus 100+ inches of annual snow demand resilience—many love the cocoon, others itch for escape by sophomore year.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
The Ivy League
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$6,376
$30K – $48K
$7,099
$48K – $75K
$12,297
$75K – $110K
$18,070
$110K+
$54,195
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
98%
4 Years Graduation Rate
87%
6 Years Graduation Rate
95%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$97,434
98% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Dartmouth College and return in the fall. 87% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 95% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
87%
4-6 years
8%
Non-grad
5%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$60,687
Acceptance
5%
Undergrads
4,637
4-Year Grad Rate
87%
Endowment
$7.0B
Hanover, NH 03755-3529