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6.4%Acceptance
$65,739Tuition
4,367Students
96%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$97,434Earnings
#1 in New HampshirePrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$65,739
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,739
Average Net Price
$28,619
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$19,009
Books & Supplies
$1,005
Total Cost of Attendance
$85,753
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$186/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
86.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
12.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,978
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,841
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,426
$110,001+ $51,575

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Cost Overview

Most Dartmouth families pay far less than the $85,753 sticker price. The average net cost is $28,619, but aid varies dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,978 per year, while those making over $110,000 face $51,575 annually. Over four years, that ranges from $12,000 to $206,000. Only 15% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting Dartmouth's wealthy student body.

Graduates who borrow leave with $17,500 in debt, requiring monthly payments of $186. That's manageable given alumni earn $97,434 ten years out. The school's legendary alumni network, known as the "Dartmouth Mafia," opens doors across Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, attending an top Ivy League school for community college prices. Wealthy families pay premium rates but gain access to one of America's most powerful alumni networks.

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