Dartmouth College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #163 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #87 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #77 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #74 of 1,005 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top100 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 6%
- Undergraduates
- 4,447
- Graduates
- 2,299
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- home.dartmouth.edu
Dartmouth College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dartmouth College has an acceptance rate of 6% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 6% | 7% | 6% |
| Applicants | 28,841 | 13,262 | 14,820 |
| Admissions | 1,797 | 898 | 858 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,206 | 616 | 571 |
116 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
516 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1500
or below
75% of them
had 1570
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dartmouth College are 1500-1570 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
283 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dartmouth College are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2983 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1414 (21%) |
| Asian | 842 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 557 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 388 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 349 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 160 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dartmouth College is $17,322 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $2,978 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $4,073 |
| $48-75K | $5,841 |
| $75-110K | $13,426 |
| $110K+ | $51,575 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,684 | $63,684 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,684 | $63,684 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,684 | $63,684 |
| Fee in-district | $2,055 | $384 |
| Fee in-state | $2,055 | $384 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,055 | $384 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,875 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,759 |
| Room charge | $11,418 |
| Meal charge | $7,341 |
Dartmouth College majors
Dartmouth College has granted 1,211 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 704 master's across 18 programs, and 174 doctorate degrees across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dartmouth College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 155 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 150 | ||
| Management Science | 148 | ||
| Computer Science | 124 | 19 | 2 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 145 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 137 | ||
| Engineering Science | 74 | 4 | 21 |
| Public Health, General | 86 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 77 | 3 | |
| Medicine | 74 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 47 | 10 | 7 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 63 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 38 | 8 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 46 | ||
| Neuroscience | 31 | 4 | 9 |
| Applied Statistics, General | 41 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 40 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | ||
| Sociology, General | 36 | ||
| History, General | 33 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 32 | ||
| Philosophy | 32 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 29 | ||
| Physics, General | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 20 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 17 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Linguistics | 14 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 13 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 13 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | 3 | |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 11 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 2 | 8 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 10 | ||
| Women's Studies | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 8 | ||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 8 | ||
| Data Science, General | 8 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 8 | ||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 8 | ||
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | 8 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 1 | 5 | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 6 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 5 | ||
| Genetics, General | 5 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | 1 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 5 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Russian Studies | 3 | ||
| Astronomy | 2 | ||
| French Studies | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 1 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,211 | 704 | 174 |
Dartmouth College has a graduation rate of 96%, which is among the 2% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 96% | 95% | 97% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dartmouth College is a world-class research university with 73,799 scientific papers published and 3,172,768 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 532 | 10925 |
| 1993 | 634 | 11672 |
| 1994 | 707 | 12482 |
| 1995 | 668 | 14004 |
| 1996 | 769 | 15717 |
| 1997 | 786 | 17451 |
| 1998 | 920 | 20541 |
| 1999 | 861 | 22185 |
| 2000 | 922 | 25758 |
| 2001 | 1053 | 29669 |
| 2002 | 1316 | 34601 |
| 2003 | 1264 | 40976 |
| 2004 | 1360 | 44958 |
| 2005 | 1537 | 52715 |
| 2006 | 1625 | 59943 |
| 2007 | 1703 | 69480 |
| 2008 | 1849 | 76752 |
| 2009 | 1765 | 87252 |
| 2010 | 1878 | 95144 |
| 2011 | 1857 | 106214 |
| 2012 | 2069 | 115267 |
| 2013 | 2259 | 122885 |
| 2014 | 2415 | 132652 |
| 2015 | 2428 | 138270 |
| 2016 | 2612 | 141015 |
| 2017 | 2697 | 150095 |
| 2018 | 2734 | 157600 |
| 2019 | 3593 | 174625 |
| 2020 | 4884 | 204134 |
| 2021 | 4078 | 221378 |
| 2022 | 3660 | 204309 |
| 2023 | 3383 | 207378 |
| 2024 | 2705 | 196212 |
Dartmouth College alumni
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David Harbour
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
David Kenneth Harbour is an American actor. He has received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and a Golden Globe Award.
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Fred Rogers
- Occupations
- authortelevision actorpuppeteertheologiantelevision producer
- Biography
-
Fred McFeely Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers, was an American television host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001.
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Mindy Kaling
- Enrolled in Dartmouth College
- 1997-2001 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorvoice actorshowrunneractor
- Biography
-
Vera Mindy Chokalingam, known professionally as Mindy Kaling, is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. Known for her work on television, she has received a Tony Award and six nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Dr. Seuss
- Occupations
- screenwriterproduceranimatorprose writerwriter
- Biography
-
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American children's author and cartoonist. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. His work includes many of the most popular children's books of all time, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death.
General info
| Alternative names | Dartmouth Big Green DC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1769 |
| Motto | Vox clamantis in deserto A voice crying out in the wilderness |
| Colors | dartmouth green |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March-June; June-April) |
| Total FTE staff | 4,061 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 207 Parkhurst Hall Hanover, New Hampshire, 03755-3529 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 6036461110 |