Dartmouth Admissions Information
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH (
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Dartmouth College is an Ivy League institution located in Hanover, New Hampshire. Founded in 1769, it is the nation’s ninth-oldest college. The College is internationally recognized for its academic excellence and extensive alumni network. In addition to its renowned liberal arts program, Dartmouth is also home to the fourth-oldest medical school in the country, the nation’s first engineering school, and the world’s first graduate school of business management. The College divides its academic programs into four core areas: sciences, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary programs. Each of these fields provides students with a balanced yet in-depth learning experience.
Dartmouth boasts 330 registered student organizations, including a film society, a model UN, international student groups, and a radio station. The school also hosts a variety of athletic programs ranging from basketball and football to racquetball and sailing. Because Dartmouth is located in the scenic Upper Valley region of New Hampshire, students have easy access to hiking, skiing, and other outdoor pursuits. The College also offers environmentally friendly transportation alternatives to help students and faculty get around campus.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
6016 McNutt Hall
Hanover, NH 03755 |
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| Phone Number: |
(603) 646-1110 |
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| Website: |
www.dartmouth.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Rural |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Club, Intercollegiate and Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
4,410 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
97% |
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| Percent international: |
7.68% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
50:50 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
7:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Social Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Engineering
History |
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| Special study programs: |
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC, Army
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed housing
Apartments for single students
Fraternity/Sorority housing
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Apartments for married students
Cooperative housing
Special housing for international students |
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Activities:
330 Registered Student Organizations
Community Service Programs |
Fraternities and Sororities |
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Fun Facts
- Smallest Ivy League school
- Ranked #1 "Top producer of Tech talent"
- Voted #19 "Major Frat and Sorority Scene"
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- Most Native American graduates in the Ivy League
- Ranked #7 "Top producer of CEO talent"
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Admissions Information
Dartmouth College accepts approximately 12% of its applicants, making it one of the most selective colleges in the nation. It is important for applicants to understand what kind of qualities admissions officers look for in prospective students. College officials note that a candidate's academic record, character, volunteer work, talents, and extracurricular activities are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors that are considered include a candidate's interview, alumni relation, geographic location, racial/ethnic status, and whether an applicant is a first-generation college student.
Dartmouth has an Early Decision option and about 29% of Early Decision applicants are admitted. The College requires applicants to submit a peer evaluation form. The peer evaluation form is an assessment of your character that should be completed by a close friend or another peer that knows you well. If you are interested in applying to Dartmouth, be sure to highlight your accomplishments, activities, and abilities in your application. Emphasize your unique personal qualities and interests in any essays that you submit.
| Admissions address: |
6016 McNutt Hall
Hanover, NH 03755 |
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| Phone number: |
(603) 646-2875 |
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| Fax number: |
(603) 646-1216 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/ |
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| Email: |
admissions.reply@dartmouth.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Paul Sunde, Director of Admissions |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
22,033 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
8.7% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 1st |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 1st |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes (school-specific supplement required) |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized Test Scores
School Report
Two Academic Teacher Evaluations
Peer Evaluation |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT with Writing; 2 SAT Subject Tests) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores for all test dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
660
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733
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770
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75%
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| SAT Math |
680
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741
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780
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75%
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| SAT Writing |
670
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740
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780
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75%
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| College Board code: |
3351 |
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| ACT code: |
2508 |
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