Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Hanover, New Hampshire |
| Online | dartmouth.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in rural Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth College is a private Ivy League institution established in 1769 to educate Native American students and English youth. The 269-acre campus combines traditional Georgian colonial architecture with modern facilities, centered around a historic green space in the Upper Connecticut River Valley. Operating on a quarter system rather than traditional semesters, Dartmouth maintains highly selective undergraduate admissions and is known for its liberal arts curriculum, Tuck School of Business, Thayer School of Engineering, and distinctive "D-Plan" academic calendar that enables year-round study. The college houses nearly all undergraduates in residential colleges and dormitories, fostering a residential academic community in its rural New England setting. Dartmouth competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Big Green, with particularly strong programs in skiing, rowing, and women's rugby.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Dartmouth is rated within the top 3% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Dartmouth College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#12 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in New Hampshire
#1 in Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire
#4 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in New Hampshire
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1500/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $80 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,005 |
| Other Fees | $2,055 |
| Room and Board | $19,009 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,040 |
| Total One Year Cost | $87,793 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 33% |
| Biology | 9% |
| History | 7% |
| Engineering | 7% |
| Ethnic Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182670 IPEDS survey data for Dartmouth College.
Current students may use the Dartmouth College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025