UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 4,570 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Ivy+Undergrad Focus
Accept
5.3%
Yield
62.0%
Test
Required
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1500–1580
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
740–780
SAT Math (mid 50%)
760–800
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
33–35
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTE93% of enrolled students were in the top 10% of their high school class, and 100% were in the top half. The average GPA is not reported.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED | Nov 1 | — | Early Decision: Nov 1 |
| RD | Jan 1 | — | Regular Decision: Jan 1 |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$69,207
Total COA
$94,980
Avg need-based aid
$71,318
Avg merit award
$1,500
Net price after avg need aid
$23,662
Dartmouth meets 100% of demonstrated need on average.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Dartmouth's AP Policy
Dartmouth College awards course credit for a limited number of AP exams, typically requiring a score of 4 or 5. For many subjects, AP scores are used for placement into higher-level courses or exemption from requirements rather than for credit toward graduation.
Min score
4
Credit cap
0 credits
Mode
Placement only
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankImportant
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresVery Important
- Application essayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Dartmouth College educates the most promising students and prepares them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible leadership, through a faculty dedicated to teaching and the creation of knowledge.
Distilled Themes
Responsible leadershipLifelong learningFaculty-student collaborationInterdisciplinary explorationStrong sense of place
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Dartmouth seeks intellectually curious students who will contribute to their tight-knit community.
- 02They value students who have challenged themselves with a rigorous curriculum and have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to learning.
- 03A strong sense of place and community is important, so they look for applicants who will thrive in their unique rural setting.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a genuine interest in a liberal arts education and a desire to learn from and with your peers.
- 02Highlight your leadership roles and extracurricular activities that show your commitment and impact.
- 03Write a compelling essay that showcases your personality and what you will bring to the Dartmouth community.
- 04Connect with your recommenders early and provide them with the information they need to write a strong letter.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- Generic essays that could be sent to any Ivy League school
- A lack of demonstrated interest in Dartmouth's unique programs and community
- A purely academic focus without evidence of extracurricular engagement or leadership
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
EconomicsGovernmentComputer ScienceEngineeringEnvironmental StudiesTuck School of Business
BS/MD Detail
Accelerated medical track specifics.
Geisel Early Assurance Program; Geisel School of Medicine; up to 5 students per year; MCAT not required.
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Decision release is in mid-December.
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Decision release is in late March or early April.
Jan 1, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Early Decision II
Not offered
—
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Dartmouth considers applicant's interest, but their admissions page states they do not track engagement.
Coach action
Focus on crafting a compelling application that demonstrates a strong understanding of Dartmouth's unique offerings.
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