Dartmouth College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Dartmouth College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Dartmouth College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Hanover, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,556, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 6%. The college offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 94%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $58,953.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
6% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
98% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentImplied no
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsImplied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile33-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1470-1570
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
7k
Students enrolled
2%
Online student enrollment
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
48%
Unknown
2%
Black
5%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
17%
Asian
13%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
144
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.2% online, 98% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
18%
State Grant Aid
0%
Institution Grant Aid
47%
Pell Grant
17%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$18k
Average student debtafter graduation
$75k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies. | |||
2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Engineering. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
9 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History | |||
12 | History. | |||
13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
16 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
17 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
18 | Physical Sciences. | |||
19 | Psychology. | |||
20 | Social Sciences. | |||
21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.