Dartmouth College

Summary

Dartmouth College is a private institution that was founded in 1769. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,196, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 200 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Dartmouth College's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 9. Its tuition and fees are $40,437 (2010-11).

Dartmouth College, located in Hanover, N.H., offers a wide range of student activities. About 20 percent of students participate in Dartmouth’s NCAA Division I varsity sports. More than 90 percent of students live in on-campus housing, which includes residence halls, fraternity and sorority houses, college-approved coeds, and undergraduate societies. Approximately 60 percent of students are members of Greek organizations, which serve as the hubs of social life at Dartmouth. The Outing Club—the oldest and largest collegiate outing club in the country—is the most popular student organization at Dartmouth, offering outdoor activities, expeditions, gear rentals, and courses.

Dartmouth College is comprised of the undergraduate arts and sciences and engineering departments and four graduate programs, which include the highly ranked Tuck School of Business, Thayer School of Engineering, and Dartmouth Medical School. The Carnegie Foundation has classified Dartmouth as a university with "very high research activity." Nearly two-thirds of students participate in the many off-campus programs offered in more than 20 countries around the world. Distinguished Dartmouth alumni include Theodor Geisel (well known as Dr. Seuss), creator of the television show Grey’s Anatomy Shonda Rhimes, and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner. The classic comedy film Animal House is loosely based on a series of stories from a fraternity at Dartmouth.

School mission (as provided by the school):

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Applying

When applying to Dartmouth College, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 1. The application fee at Dartmouth College is $70. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 12.6 percent.
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Selectivity	most selective
Fall 2009 acceptance rate	13%
Application deadline	January 1
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	January 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Dartmouth College is 8:1, and the school has 63.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Dartmouth College include: Biology/biological sciences; Economics; English language and literature; Political science and government; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 98.0 percent.

Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio	8:1
4-year graduation rate	85% - High
Five most popular majors for 2009 graduates
Biology/biological sciences 7% Economics 14% English language and literature 6% Political science and government 11% Psychology 9%

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Student Life

Dartmouth College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,196, with a gender distribution of 50.5 percent male students and 49.5 percent female students. 87.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 13.0 percent of students live off campus. Dartmouth College is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

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Total enrollment	5,987
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA I

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Campus Info & Services

Dartmouth College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Dartmouth College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). 19 percent of students have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Dartmouth College.

Students who have cars on campus	19% - Low
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	Yes

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Paying for School

At Dartmouth College, 54.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $35,209.
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Tuition and fees	$40,437 (2010-11)
Room and board	$11,838 (2010-11) - High
Financial aid statistics

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Student Reviews Ratings data provided by Unigo

Dartmouth is amazing. First it is a fairytale land of love, and then after Homecoming the freshmen are loathed. Then it is up to every schmuck to make it. If you are coming you'll love it for its intensity. The resources stay plentiful and it is up to you to find and access them. Everything is competition so get ready to get better at whatever it is that you want most. You are in for a surprise if you think you are the best singer... for instance. The people are friendly as ever. Come, I'll show you the ropes.

Codester Freshman

Anonymous Alum

the best thing about dartmouth is the school spirit. there's just the right amount of people. people are dartmouth are really down to earth. I spend most of my time in foodcourt. the small town is perfect because it has everything one needs, but nothing extra.

broghan Freshman