Dartmouth College Admission
Application Fee
$80
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
6.23%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
67.11%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,124
SAT Scores
1,540
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 28,336 students have applied and 1,808 students have allowed to admit to Dartmouth College (Acceptance rate: 6.38%). Dartmouth's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 62.17 % where 1,124 students have finally enrolled out of 1,808 admitted students.
Dartmouth acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Chicago and California Institute of Technology, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 6.70%).
Dartmouth enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 62.66%).
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 .
| Admission | admissions.dartmouth.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.dartmouth.edu/apply/apply-dartmouth |
| Financial Aid | admissions.dartmouth.edu/afford/apply-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | admissions.dartmouth.edu/afford/estimate-your-cost |
| Veterans Tuition | financialaid.dartmouth.edu/apply-aid/veteran-students |
| Athletic | www.dartmouthsports.com/ |
| Disability Service | www.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.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
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.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | 1,540 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,534 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire | 1,303 | 83 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| Mathematics | 760 | 790 | 800 |
| Total | 1,500 | 1,550 | 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 32 | 34 | 35 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |