Admissions Overview
The admission process at Dartmouth College has a 6% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Dartmouth College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
6%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
28,336
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
62%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Dartmouth College has a 6% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Dartmouth College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$80
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Dartmouth College. About 42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,500 to 1,580. Additionally, about 24% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.
SAT Scores
42% of students submitted400
1600
1500 – 1580
200
800
740 – 780
200
800
760 – 800
ACT Scores
24% of students submitted1
36
33 – 35
1
36
35 – 36
1
36
32 – 35
Admission Statistics
28,336 students applied to Dartmouth. Of those, 6% were accepted (1,808 students). Of these 1,808 accepted students, 1,124 chose to enroll.
28,336
Total Applicants
1,808
Students Admitted
1,124
Students Enrolled
6%
Acceptance Rate