Dartmouth College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Established in 1769, Dartmouth College is the ninth-oldest higher education institution in the nation. This Ivy League research university is nationally recognized, and its Hanover campus boasts a mix of old and new buildings, nine libraries, and athletics facilities. Dartmouth offers rigorous undergraduate academics through dozens of departments and interdisciplinary programs in the arts and sciences, medicine, engineering, and business. Students are free to explore their interests by designing special programs, engaging in double majors, and participating in research with faculty mentors. A year-round calendar of 10-week terms allows Dartmouth students to engage on or off campus, taking time for internships, work, and/or service opportunities as desired. The university also offers a variety of graduate and professional programs. Undergraduate applicants must provide two teacher evaluations, a counselor evaluation, high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, a writing supplement, and an application fee or waiver request.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
9% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
96% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
95% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits: Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
6k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
85%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 11 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 14 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 16 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 18 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 19 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 20 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 21 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |