More selective than 100% of New Hampshire colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
43% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 23% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Dartmouth College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Dartmouth College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Dartmouth College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 740 | 780 |
| SAT math | 760 | 790 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1500 | 1570 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Dartmouth College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 5% | 740–780 | 760–790 | 33–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 6% | 740–780 | 760–790 | 33–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Dartmouth College compared with other New Hampshire colleges?
Dartmouth College has the lowest acceptance rate of 10 New Hampshire colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College | 5% | 96% | $29,519 |
| 2 | Saint Anselm College | 78% | 80% | $34,779 |
| 3 | Colby-Sawyer College | 80% | 57% | $27,431 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | 81% | 50% | $9,992 |
| 5 | Rivier University | 83% | 52% | $28,082 |
| 6 | Plymouth State University | 88% | 52% | $19,216 |
| 7 | University of New Hampshire | 88% | 76% | $23,805 |
| 8 | Keene State College | 90% | 60% | $17,887 |
| 9 | New England College | 92% | 35% | $26,972 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Hampshire colleges →
Who enrolls at Dartmouth College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Dartmouth College admissions questions
What is the Dartmouth College acceptance rate?
Dartmouth College accepts 5% of applicants, about 1 in 19. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,797 of 28,841 applicants were admitted.
Does Dartmouth College require the SAT or ACT?
Dartmouth College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 43% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Dartmouth College?
The middle 50% of Dartmouth College enrolled first-year students scored 1500–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Dartmouth College?
67% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,206 of 1,797).
Is Dartmouth College getting harder to get into?
Dartmouth College accepted 5% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 6% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Dartmouth College overview