Studying at Dartmouth College

Students in a university lecture hall

Dartmouth College is an Ivy League university founded in 1769 in Hanover, New Hampshire. Renowned for its undergraduate teaching and close-knit community, it combines prestige with an intimate, human scale.

Dartmouth at a glance

LocationHanover, New Hampshire (United States)
Founded1769
TypePrivate university, Ivy League
StrengthsUndergraduate teaching, sciences, business (Tuck)

Acceptance rate

Dartmouth is highly selective, with an acceptance rate of around 5% (source: Dartmouth).

Admission requirements

Admitted students’ SAT scores range from 1500 to 1570. Dartmouth is need-blind for US students and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition is around $59,496 per year. Financial aid covers 100% of admitted students’ demonstrated need.

How can you get into Dartmouth from outside the US?

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Sources: admissions statistics and fees published by Dartmouth and official bodies. Figures change every year, so check the latest data on the official website.

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