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Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$82,541

Acceptance Rate

6%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$65,739

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of $97,434 ten years after entry — 80% above the national median. Acceptance rate 6.2%, average SAT score 1534, in-state tuition $65,739.

At a Glance

Total Students

4,367

Retention Rate

98%

Faculty Ratio

7

Financial Aid

12%

Median Debt

$17,500

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,534

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

740–780

SAT Math (middle 50%)

760–790

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

33–35

Institution Overview

Dartmouth College is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 4,367. The college has a very selective admissions process, accepting only 6.2% of applicants. The vast majority of students graduate, with a rate of 95.4%, and nearly all students return for their second year, with a retention rate of 97.8%. The annual in-state tuition is $65,739.

Graduates experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $68,361, increasing to $82,541 after five years, and $97,434 after ten years. The median debt for students is $17,500, and 12% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$68k

1 YEAR

$83k

5 YEARS

$97k

10 YEARS

Top 4% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Dartmouth College graduates report strong earnings. One year after graduation, the median salary is $68,361. Five years out, this increases to $82,541, and after ten years, the median salary is $97,434. The median debt for students is $17,500, and 12% of students receive financial aid.

Dartmouth College has a high retention rate of 97.8% and a graduation rate of 95.4%. The college has a low acceptance rate of 6.2% and a student body of 4,367. The in-state tuition cost is $65,739.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Economics

Graduates 166 / yr
Median Salary $94,675

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 150 / yr
Median Salary $188,502

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 139 / yr
Median Salary $207,886

Engineering Science

Graduates 130 / yr
Median Salary $89,929

Political Science and Government

Graduates 129 / yr
Median Salary $72,618

Medicine

Graduates 88 / yr
Median Salary $70,513

Research and Experimental Psychology

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $42,947

Biology, General

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $36,525

Mathematics

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $108,255

Anthropology

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $40,071

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $41,673

History

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $61,127

Area Studies

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $48,565

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $188,513

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $47,671

Mathematics and Statistics, Other

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $102,938

Sociology

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $64,377

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $45,157

Geography and Cartography

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $56,756

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $30,246

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $31,967

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Campus Location

Hanover, New Hampshire

Hanover, NH 03755-3529

Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, New Hampshire. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dartmouth College has an acceptance rate of 6.2%.