Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Hanover, New Hampshire 03755-3529
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Dartmouth College is a private institution in Hanover with particular strength in computer science and biology. With an average SAT of 1533, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
96% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $97,434 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,619.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Occom became an ordained minister after studying under Wheelock from 1743 to 1747, and later moved to Long Island to preach to the Montauks.
- •Wheelock founded Moor's Indian Charity School in 1755.
- •The first major donation to the school was given by John Phillips in 1762, who went on to found Phillips Exeter Academy.
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
Nelson Rockefeller '30
41st Vice President of the United States
Daniel Webster 1801
U.S. Secretary of State and Senator
Robert Frost 1896
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet (attended)
Dr. Seuss '25
Beloved children's author
Shonda Rhimes '91
Television producer and creator of Grey's Anatomy
Mindy Kaling '01
Actress, writer, and producer
Timothy Geithner '83
Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1533
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 1
Decision by Mid-December
Aid deadline: November 1
Regular Decision
January 2
Decision by Late March
Reply by May 1
Dartmouth requires SAT or ACT scores for all applicants
Dartmouth requires several supplemental essays about academic interests and community engagement
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
March 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Dartmouth eliminated loans from all financial aid packages
Dartmouth is need-blind for U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
88.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,157
Academics
Dartmouth has distributional requirements across world cultures, quantitative and deductive sciences, technology or applied science, international or comparative studies, social analysis, and creative or philosophical inquiry
Research: Extensive undergraduate research opportunities including the Presidential Scholars program
Thesis: Senior culminating experience required in most majors
Programs (97)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
98%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
29
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NH state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Compact, highly walkable campus in quintessential New England college town
Visit Planning
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Nearby Attractions
Dartmouth Greenwalkable
Historic central green and gathering space
Hopkins Center for the Artswalkable
Performing arts center designed by Wallace Harrison
Appalachian Trailwalkable
Crosses through Hanover, offering hiking opportunities
Hood Museum of Artwalkable
Art museum with diverse collections
Montshire Museum of Science
Science museum in nearby Norwich, VT