Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 6.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,540
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,500–1,580
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 34
- Total Enrollment
- 4,367
Admissions Overview
Dartmouth is highly selective with a 6.38% acceptance rate. This means fewer than 7 out of 100 applicants gain admission, making it one of the most competitive schools in the country. Successful students typically score between 1500-1580 on the SAT or around 34 on the ACT. The 97.78% retention rate shows students who get in rarely transfer out.
Dartmouth seeks adventurous students who thrive in tight-knit communities. The college values intellectual curiosity paired with a love for outdoor activities and collaborative learning. They want students who will embrace the quarter system's intensity and contribute to the campus culture that blends academic rigor with outdoor recreation and strong school spirit.
Dartmouth seeks adventurous students who thrive in tight-knit communities. The college values intellectual curiosity paired with a love for outdoor activities and collaborative learning. They want students who will embrace the quarter system's intensity and contribute to the campus culture that blends academic rigor with outdoor recreation and strong school spirit.