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Hanover, NH · Private · Small · Rural
4.8x the Regular Decision rate
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 196 | $153,295 | $82,686 |
| Political Science and Government | 182 | $101,103 | $63,293 |
| Computer Science | 136 | $192,848 | $107,009 |
| Biology, General | 86 | $75,571 | $57,214 |
| Engineering Science | 79 | $99,468 | $93,782 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 78 | - | - |
| Mathematics | 64 | $71,100 | $69,562 |
| Applied Statistics | 53 | - | - |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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Plan to submit either the SAT or the ACT.
Common App personal statement (650 words) + 3 supplementals
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations required
When recommended, treat as required. Sign up early - alumni interview slots fill fast.
Some weight. A few touchpoints (open emails, attend a virtual session) won't hurt.
Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
$85
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. Dartmouth College's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.
Open Dartmouth College's Net Price CalculatorRead from Dartmouth College's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
Three required responses: the 100-word Why Dartmouth, then one option from each of the two 250-word groups below.
Why Dartmouth
Required100 words“As you seek admission to Dartmouth's Class of 2031, what aspects of the college's academic program, community, and/or campus environment attract your interest? How is Dartmouth a good fit for you?”
Start essay with this prompt →Let your life speak
Optional250 wordsGroup 1: choose one of two“There is a Quaker saying: Let your life speak. Describe the environment in which you were raised and the impact it has had on the person you are today.”
Start essay with this prompt →Introduce yourself
Optional250 wordsGroup 1: choose one of two““Be yourself,” Oscar Wilde advised. “Everyone else is taken.” Introduce yourself.”
Start essay with this prompt →What excites you
Optional250 wordsGroup 2: choose one of six“What excites you?”
Start essay with this prompt →Making an impact
Optional250 wordsGroup 2: choose one of six““We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things,” she said. “That is what we are put on the earth for.” In what ways do you hope to make—or are you already making—an impact? Why? How?”
Start essay with this prompt →Imagining other lives
Optional250 wordsGroup 2: choose one of six““A good novel is the best invention humans have ever created for imagining other lives,” he wrote. How have you experienced such insight from reading? What did you read and how did it alter the way you understand yourself and others?”
Start essay with this prompt →Difficult conversation
Optional250 wordsGroup 2: choose one of six“Tell us about a moment when you engaged in a difficult conversation or encountered someone with an opinion or perspective that was different from your own. How did you find common ground?”
Start essay with this prompt →Celebrate your nerdy side
Optional250 wordsGroup 2: choose one of six“Celebrate your nerdy side.”
Start essay with this prompt →Not easy being green
Optional250 wordsGroup 2: choose one of six““It's not easy being green…” was the frequent refrain of Kermit the Frog. How has difference been a part of your life, and how have you embraced it as part of your identity, outlook, or sense of purpose?”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
Dartmouth College considers interest as one factor among many. Worth a few targeted touches.
Attend an info session in your area
Medium effortMost colleges send admissions reps on regional tours each fall. Check their events page or sign up for their mailing list. Sign in when you arrive.
Open the school's emails and click through
Quick winOnce you're on their mailing list, open them. Many tracking systems flag students who consistently engage. Don't unsubscribe even if you're not committed yet.
Connect with your regional admissions counselor
Medium effortEach region has an assigned counselor (find them on the admissions site). Send one thoughtful, specific email - a question you can't answer from the website. Don't pester.
Attend a college fair where they're present
Medium effortSign in at their booth. Have a real conversation - prepare two specific questions about programs that interest you.
Follow on social and engage authentically
Quick winLike, comment occasionally on their posts. Schools' social teams notice patterns. Don't spam - quality over quantity.
You don't need to do all of these. Pick 2-3 that are realistic and consistent.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$68,268
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$68,268
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$273,072
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
55%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
Ivy
Debt-to-Income
19.3%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$713,928
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
Applying Early Decision would give you a 4.8x advantage (19.2% ED vs 4% RD).
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
Deadline (ED: November 1, 2026) / RD: January 1, 2027
110 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 3
Interview: Recommended
Recommendation letters needed
Test scores required
Get candid student reviews, rankings, and additional data from these sources:
Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| Research and Experimental Psychology |
| 51 |
| - |
| $55,695 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 43 | $90,619 | $48,590 |
| History | 41 | $95,866 | $50,680 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 40 | $71,866 | $62,451 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.