A
Excellent
Score: 79/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
97/100 · earnings-weighted

Dartmouth College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
Dartmouth College campus, Hanover, NH
Dartmouth College campus, Hanover, NH. Photo: Kane5187, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
97/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
A+
93/100
Experience
A+
97/100
Prestige
A+
90/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,746
Total Enrollment
96%
Graduation Rate
98%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Dartmouth College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$97,434
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$82,541
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,500
Median debt at graduation
95.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,534
Average SAT
34
Median ACT
14.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 97th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NH wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Dartmouth College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$132,919$201,702+88%#11 of 349#11$18,490
Mathematics$108,255$168,580+142%#4 of 309#3$11,617
Economics$94,675$152,929+85%#6 of 368#7$18,132
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$41,673$143,067+129%#1 of 67#1$18,061
History$61,127$136,403+169%#1 of 459#1$19,000
Engineering Science$89,929$113,749+21%#1 of 9#1$17,083
Political Science and Government$72,618$106,153+68%#2 of 565#5$17,500
Mathematics and Statistics$102,938————$19,000
Research and Experimental Psychology$42,947$99,344+78%#1 of 82#1$18,194
Biology$36,525$87,026+52%#10 of 841#19$17,030
Psychology—$86,896+71%#3 of 1027#4—
Sociology$64,377$81,722+55%#4 of 462#4$19,250
Geography and Cartography$56,756$72,985+26%#11 of 117#23—
Anthropology$40,071$70,846+52%#5 of 188#6$14,363
Fine and Studio Arts$30,246$68,523+66%#2 of 423#3$13,663
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$47,671$67,020+22%#28 of 265#48$15,078
Area Studies$48,565$65,226+15%#22 of 70#26$16,520
English Language and Literature$45,157$58,090+20%#80 of 576#123$17,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$31,967————$15,157

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Dartmouth College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $994,471
  • Avg rent near campus: $4,600/mo — vs ~$1,269/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 03766 (4.4% cap, Lebanon)

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🏆 Where Dartmouth College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Engineering Science
of 16 schools
🥈
Geography and Environmental Studies
of 16 schools
🥉
Engineering, General
of 100 schools
#12
Public Health, General
of 100 schools
#18
Political Science and Government, General
of 100 schools
#21
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
of 100 schools
#22
Management Science
of 100 schools
#24
Medicine
of 100 schools
#25
Computer Science
of 100 schools
#25
Mathematics, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $63,684 $63,684
Room $11,418
Board $7,341
Total Cost (On-Campus) $87,793 $87,793

Financial Aid

59%
Receive Any Aid
15%
Receive Pell Grants
43%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

6,746
Total Students
49%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 8%
Black 5%
Asian 12%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 21%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 98%
Hybrid (Some Online) 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dartmouth College?
Dartmouth College has an acceptance rate of 6%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Dartmouth College?
Tuition at Dartmouth College is $63,684 for in-state students and $63,684 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Dartmouth College?
The graduation rate at Dartmouth College is 96%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Dartmouth College a good school?
Dartmouth College has a Repit College Score of 79/100 (Grade: A). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Dartmouth College?
Dartmouth College has a total enrollment of 6,746 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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C+
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D
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology