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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth

Hanover, New Hampshire 03755-3529

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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.

Established
1769
Motto
Vox clamantis in deserto
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I eight-member Ivy League conference; some teams also participate
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

66 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
6%Acceptance
1533SAT Avg
4,367Students
7:1Student:Faculty
96%Grad Rate
$97,434Earnings 10yr
$28,619Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dartmouth College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate6.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1533

Reading & WritingMid: 740
740780
MathMid: 760
760790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

6.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1533

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$65,739
Room & Board$19,009
Books & Supplies$1,005
Total Cost of Attendance$83,802
Average Net Price$28,619
Median Debt at Graduation$17,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,978
$30–48K-$377
$48–75K$5,841
$75–110K$13,426
$110K+$51,575

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,619

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,157

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

29

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (97)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,367
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 6%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 14%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate96.0%
Freshman Retention97.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$82,541
8 Years$97,905
10 Years$97,434

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$91,100
Men
$130,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#13
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#75

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from NH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
112 mi(194 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
225 mi(390 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
298 mi(517 min)

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