At a glance
Average net price
$29,519
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
95.5%
Admission rate
5%
Undergrad size
4,541
In-state tuition
$68,268
Out-of-state tuition
$68,268
Cost of attendance
$87,793
Median earnings (10y)
$97,434
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,534
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 98.4%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (41%), social sciences (36%), humanities & arts (23%).
- STEM41%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences36%
- Social sciences27.7%~1,257 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering17.0%~773 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science8.2%~372 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~368 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics5.8%~264 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~253 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~217 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~188 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~184 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~177 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~166 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.5%~116 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.3%~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~101 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 366 | $85,069 | $18,400 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 335 | $57,095 | $17,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 303 | $160,724 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 289 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 272 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 266 | $111,259 | $18,490 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 184 | — | — |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor's | 173 | $76,341 | $17,083 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 173 | $58,996 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 141 | $36,770 | $17,030 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 122 | — | $18,194 |
| Applied Statistics. | Bachelor's | 110 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 109 | $76,013 | $11,617 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 81 | $42,685 | $19,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 80 | $37,949 | $18,061 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 75 | $39,770 | $20,407 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 73 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 71 | $47,302 | $16,520 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 70 | $49,859 | $19,250 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 66 | $44,153 | $14,363 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Master's | 59 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 56 | $35,235 | $13,663 |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 46 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 45 | $46,115 | — |
| Engineering Science. | Doctoral | 44 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 42 | $34,587 | $15,157 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 32 | $35,621 | $15,078 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | $37,647 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 28 | $40,623 | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Doctoral | 27 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Doctoral | 23 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is a mid-sized institution located in Hanover, New Hampshire, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,541 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Engineering, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Dartmouth College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $29,519 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $68,268 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,793 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 95.5%, a strong completion outcome. 98.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $97,434 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Dartmouth College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Engineering, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (41% of credentials), social sciences (36% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Dartmouth College accepts 5% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,534. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Hanover, New Hampshire (town), Dartmouth College draws students from across New Hampshire and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Dartmouth College
Q.How much does Dartmouth College cost?
The average net price at Dartmouth College is $29,519 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,793.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Dartmouth College?
Dartmouth College has a 6-year graduation rate of 95.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Dartmouth College?
Dartmouth College admits 5% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Dartmouth College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Dartmouth College graduate earns $97,434 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Dartmouth College?
Published tuition is $68,268 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Dartmouth College located?
Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, New Hampshire (ZIP 03755).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Dartmouth College at their official website.