Dartmouth College

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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.

Hanover, NH

$58,953

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

6%

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.

98%

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.

94%

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

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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.

17%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

144

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-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 ConsiderPrice
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 boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-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

Federal Grant Aid$8,501
State Grant Aid$999
Institution Grant Aid$53,418
Pell Grant Aid$4,392

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$75k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

15.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • 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.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History
12History.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Social Sciences.
21Visual And Performing Arts.

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.