Dartmouth College — acceptance rate 6%, tuition $63,684Dartmouth 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.
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.
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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