Overview: Dartmouth College
General Information
City and State: Hanover, NH
Public or Private: Private
Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,112
School Colors: Green and White
School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Quarter
Graduation Rate: 94%
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 7
Average Class Size: Approximately 15
School URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/home/
School Calendar URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~reg/calendars/academic/
University President: Phillip J. Hanlon
Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $70,487
Main Phone: (603) 646 - 1110
Urban, Rural, Suburban: Rural
Notable Alumni: Robert Reich (Economist and Presidential Advisor), Dr. Seuss (Author of Children’s Books)
Date Founded: 1769
Notable Faculty: Thomas Cormen, Theodore Levin
School Address:
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755
African-American Percentage: 7.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 16.9%
American Indian Percentage: 2.4%
Caucasian Percentage: 53.1%
Hispanic Percentage: 9%
Unreported Percentage: 5.7%
CLIMATE
Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (30, 8)
Feb (32, 10)
Mar (41, 21)
Apr (53, 32)
May (68, 41)
Jun (75, 51)
Jul (80, 55)
Aug (77, 53)
Sep (69, 46)
Oct (57, 35)
Nov (42, 28)
Dec (32, 15)
General Weather Description:
Hanover has four distinct seasons with cold and extremely snowy winters. Spring arrives late and fall arrives early. Both are pleasant with cool or even cold evenings. The fall foliage is truly breathtaking. Hanover summers are warm with pleasantly cool evenings.
Average Annual Snowfall: 64 Inches
FINANCIAL AID
Endowment Size and Rank: $3.76 Billion
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 50.8%
Average Financial Aid Award: $47,204
Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $70,487
GEOGRAPHY
Nearest Large City: Boston, MA
Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: 126 Miles
Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: 2 Hours and 12 Minutes
Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) 83 Miles and 1 hr 33 min
Uber fare estimate: $103-$203
Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Logan International Airport (BOS) 129 Miles and 2 hr 18 min
Uber fare estimate: $180-$452
Urban, rural, suburban: Rural
STUDENT LIFE
Is Greek Life Available? Yes
Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life:
Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year? No
Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? Yes
Graduation Rate: 94%
Student Newspaper URL: http://www.thedartmouth.com/
Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 50.9% to Female 49.1%
International Student Percentage: 8%
Student Percentage Attending Graduate School:
Minimum Drinking Age: 21
WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
SAFETY
Federal Office of Crime Statistics URL:
Student Safety Escort Available? Yes
Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
Campus Security Cell Phone Alert?
Campus Security Email Alert?
Campus Security Contact: (603) 646 - 4000
ACADEMICS
Most Common Majors: Economics, Political Science, Psychology, History, English
ATHLETICS
NCAA Division: Division 1
School Colors: Green and White
Mascot: Big Green
Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
League Affiliation: Ivy League
Director of Athletics: Harry Sheehy
Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Dartmouth Athletics
6083 Alumni Gym
Hanover, NH 03755
Athletics Department Email Address: dartmouth.athletics@dartmouth.edu
Athletics Department Phone: Athletic Director: (603) 646 - 2465
School Rivalry: Brown, UNH, Harvard
ADMISSIONS
Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,112
Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 20,507
Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 2,250
Acceptance Rate: 11%
SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Verbal: 660 - 780; Math: 670 - 780; Writing: 670 - 780
Early Decision I Available? Yes
Early Decision I Deadline: November 15th
Early Decision II Available? No
Early Decision II Deadline: N/A
Early Action Available: No
Early Action Deadline: N/A
Regular Admission Deadline: January 1st
Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 26%
Early Action Acceptance Rate: N/A
Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 10%
Admissions Office Mailing Address:
Dartmouth College
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
6016 McNutt Hall
Hanover, NH 03755
Dean of Admissions: Lee Coffin
Admissions Office Email Address: admissions.office@dartmouth.edu
http://admissions.dartmouth.edu/facts-advice/guidance-counselors/travel-regions
Request Information: https://apply.dartmouth.edu/register/signmeup
Campus Tour URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/home/about/visiting.html
Admissions Office Phone: (603) 646 - 2875
Standardized Test Requirements: SAT I; 2 SAT II's
Admissions Office URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/apply/
Common Application Used? Yes
Virtual Tour Available? Yes
Virtual Tour URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/visit/virtual