Quick Summary
Private research university (ivy league) in Hanover, United States — Dartmouth College, est. 1769. Ranked #243 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 6744 students including 15% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Economics, Business and Management, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 5.3%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It offers the prestige of an Ivy League university with the intimate atmosphere of a liberal arts college, combined with high-level research opportunities and a unique flexible academic calendar.
Subject Strengths
EconomicsBusiness and ManagementMedicineEngineeringArts and Humanities
Founded1769
TypePrivate Research University (Ivy League)
Total Students6744
Intl Students15%
Faculty Ratio7
CampusRural
Campus Size269 acres
Affiliated HospitalsDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
AccreditationNew England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#243
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#161
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Graduate,Professional,PhD
Programs
Biological Sciences,Chemistry,Computer Science,Earth Sciences,Engineering Sciences,Mathematics,Physics and Astronomy,Psychological and Brain Sciences
PhD Programs
Master of Health Care Delivery Science (Hybrid),Master of Public Health (Online)
Online Programs
Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society,The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy,The John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate5.3%
IELTS7
TOEFL100
Min GPANot Available
GRERequired for most graduate programs
GMATRequired for Tuck MBA
SATRequired (Reinstated for Class of 2029 onwards)
ACTRequired (Reinstated for Class of 2029 onwards)
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 2
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Dartmouth emphasizes fit; use the 'Peer Recommendation' to show your personality. Highlight your interest in the unique D-Plan and the close-knit, rural community.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$66,123/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$22,000/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$66,123/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$80
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$91,290/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$67,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Graduate,Professional,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Government | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Engineering Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| History | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$87,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExtremely high through the Center for Professional Development and alumni network.
Industry Connections
Goldman SachsMcKinsey & CompanyGoogleBain & CompanyDartmouth Health
Notable Alumni
Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss),Robert Frost,Shonda Rhimes,Mindy Kaling,Timothy Geithner
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Alumni Gymnasium,Thompson Arena,Burnham Field,Leede Family Fieldhouse
Student Clubs
Dartmouth Outing Club,The Dartmouth (Newspaper),Programming Board,Greens
Library Resources
Baker-Berry Library,Rauner Special Collections Library,Dana Biomedical Library
Exchange Programs
Guarini Institute for International Education,Tuck Exchange Program
Summer Programs
Sophomore Summer (Mandatory),Dartmouth Graduate Studies Summer Research