Dartmouth College

(Hanover, NH)

Dartmouth, founded in 1769, is a private, Ivy League college. Its 265-acre campus is located in Hanover, northwest of Boston.

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Admissions

13.5%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.65

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

  • 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 2010–2320 SAT Total
  • 660–770 SAT Reading
  • 670–780 SAT Math
  • 670–770 SAT Writing
  • 29–34 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$52,973
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $38,679
  • $38,679
  • $12,676
  • $1,618

Will I Like It

4,566
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Town
  • 50% Women

Famous Alumni

Jennifer Bransford - Actress

Rachel Dratch - Actress

Louise Erdrich - Novelist and Poet

Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. - CEO of IBM

Richard Hovey - Poet

Mindy Kaling - Actress and Writer

Juan Carlos Navarro - Mayor of Panama City

Maggie Shnayerson - Journalist

Christopher A. Sinclair - Former CEO and Chairman of Pepsi

Josh Taylor - Actor

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Computer Science, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

Hanover, NH 03755-3529
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