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Dartmouth College is a private, coeducational university located in Hanover, New Hampshire. It is a member of the Ivy League and was one of nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution. The college has an enrollment of over 5,000 students. Dartmouth’s campus is spread across an area of more than 250 acres in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire.
Dartmouth offers only a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree to its undergraduate students. There are more than 35 academic departments offering over 50 majors. The college was ranked fifteenth in terms of difficulty of admission in the United States by The Princeton Review in 2007. Dartmouth College’s sports teams compete in the Ivy League conference of the NCAA Division I.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Dartmouth often study science, mathematics, engineering, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 85% of applicants were rejected at Dartmouth. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 660 to 770 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 780 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Dartmouth benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Dartmouth tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 5,849 students (5,640 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Dartmouth.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Ivy Group competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755-3529
General Phone: (603) 646-1110
http://www.dartmouth.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 700 | economics, political science, history, English, geography, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 242 | business management |
| Science | 171 | biology, physics, chemistry, geology, microbiology and immunology, chemistry courses, biochemistry, genetics, ... |
| Engineering | 171 | various engineering courses, engineering, engineering physics |
| Medicine | 168 | medicine, public health, neuroscience, health professions |
| Therapy and Counseling | 88 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 41 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 36 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 29 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 25 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 25 | computer science |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 7 | film studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Dartmouth in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,084 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 496 | 17 |
| Doctor's degree | 81 | 15 |
| First-professional degree | 62 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Dartmouth had a total enrollment of 5,849 students (5,640 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 17% |
| California | 10% |
| (International Students) | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Dartmouth offers campus housing for 3,539 of its 5,640 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hanover, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,176 | 2,166 | 15% | 1,116 | 52% |
| Men | 7,036 | 1,063 | 15% | 558 | 52% |
| Women | 7,140 | 1,103 | 15% | 558 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 780 |
| SAT Writing | 660 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 34 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,915 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,915 |
| Room and board | $ 10,779 |
| Room charge | $ 6,444 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,335 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,512 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,341 |
Financial Aid:
Dartmouth participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 257300)
Dartmouth has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 283 | 118 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 112 | 66 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 126 | 92 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $130,175 | 4 | $109,425 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $144,793 | 5 | $93,080 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $88,200 | 7 | $90,701 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $52,733 | 4 | $55,300 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 17 | $57,229 | 14 | $56,227 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 55 | $89,825 | 36 | $74,695 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 143 | $148,851 | 54 | $137,194 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 79 | $101,707 | 53 | $89,762 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $70,792 | 41 | $73,786 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $28,725 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 275 | $119,819 | 153 | $100,095 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ivy Group |
| Basketball | Ivy Group |
| Baseball | Ivy Group |
| Track | Ivy Group |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
French Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Spanish and Iberian Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Environmental Biology
Genetics, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dartmouth Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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