Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH · Private Nonprofit University · 6,938 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
5.4%
Applications
31,656
Enrolled
1,182
Yield Rate
69.1%
SAT Average
1540
ACT Midpoint
34
Test Policy
Required

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
96.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
99.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
100.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification mid-December
  • Regular Decision: January 3 · notification Early April

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Class Rank, Academic GPA, Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Character / Personal Qualities
Important
Talent / Ability
Considered
Interview, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
2,497

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$68,268
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,268
Average Net Price
$29,519

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$2,978
Family Income $30k–$48k
$-377
Family Income $48k–$75k
$5,841
Family Income $75k–$110k
$13,426
Family Income Over $110k
$51,575

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
100%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$71,873
Avg. Total Aid Package
$73,208
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$24,255
% Graduates Who Borrowed
27%
% Receiving Pell Grants
15.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
75.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
96.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
98.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
18.4%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
2,422

Top Fields of Study

  • Social Sciences: 347 graduates/year
  • Computer & Information Sciences: 124 graduates/year
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 113 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 108 graduates/year
  • Mathematics & Statistics: 88 graduates/year
  • Engineering: 83 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.75
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
3.7% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
48th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.7 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.