How to Apply to Dartmouth College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Dartmouth. Dartmouth offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionadmissions.dartmouth.edu/
Online Applicationadmissions.dartmouth.edu/apply/apply-dartmouth
Financial Aidadmissions.dartmouth.edu/afford/apply-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatoradmissions.dartmouth.edu/afford/estimate-your-cost
Veterans Tuitionfinancialaid.dartmouth.edu/apply-aid/veteran-students
Athleticwww.dartmouthsports.com/
Disability Servicewww.dartmouth.edu/~accessibility/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Dartmouth and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Dartmouth College is 1,540 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Dartmouth College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,534). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Dartmouth SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Dartmouth College1,54034
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,53434
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire1,30383

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Dartmouth College, 475 students submitted SAT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,540 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing740760780
Mathematics760790800
Total1,5001,550 1,580
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Dartmouth College, 272 students submitted ACT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite333435
English353536
Mathematics323435

Dartmouth Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Dartmouth College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Dartmouth College
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired