Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $87,793. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $68,268 |
| Housing & meals | $19,009 |
| Books & supplies | $1,005 |
| Personal & travel | $2,040 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,529 |
| Total cost of attendance | $87,793 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Dartmouth College net price compared with other New Hampshire colleges
Dartmouth College has the 9th-lowest average net price of 10 New Hampshire colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Keene State College | $17,887 | 60% | $54,368 |
| 3 | Plymouth State University | $19,216 | 52% | $57,304 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire | $23,805 | 76% | $66,479 |
| 5 | New England College | $26,972 | 35% | $42,092 |
| 6 | Franklin Pierce University | $27,154 | 54% | $53,353 |
| 7 | Colby-Sawyer College | $27,431 | 57% | $46,474 |
| 8 | Rivier University | $28,082 | 52% | $52,248 |
| 9 | Dartmouth College | $29,519 | 96% | $97,434 |
| 10 | Saint Anselm College | $34,779 | 80% | $73,371 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New Hampshire colleges →
Why Dartmouth College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | 5% | $29,519 | 96% | $97,434 | This school |
| Saint Anselm College | 78% | $34,779 | 80% | $73,371 | |
| Colby-Sawyer College | 80% | $27,431 | 57% | $46,474 | |
| Rivier University | 83% | $28,082 | 52% | $52,248 | |
| Franklin Pierce University | 93% | $27,154 | 54% | $53,353 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Dartmouth College would cost you $5,260 less per year than Saint Anselm College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Dartmouth College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$19,348).
- Dartmouth College gives aided families $25,840 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New Hampshire resident | Dartmouth College | Saint Anselm College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $68,268 | $48,920 | +$19,348 |
| Books & supplies | $1,005 | $1,000 | +$5 |
| Housing & meals | $19,009 | $16,520 | +$2,489 |
| Personal & travel | $2,040 | $3,560 | −$1,520 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,529 | −$2,787 | +$258 |
| Sticker price | $87,793 | $67,213 | +$20,580 |
| Average grants | −$58,274 | −$32,434 | −$25,840 |
| You pay | $29,519 | $34,779 | −$5,260 |
“+” means Dartmouth College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Dartmouth College cost questions
How much is tuition at Dartmouth College?
Tuition and fees are $68,268 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Dartmouth College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $87,793 a year.
What do families actually pay at Dartmouth College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $29,519 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $41; $48–75k pay $2,695; $110k+ pay $52,036.
How much debt do Dartmouth College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,157, and 1.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Dartmouth College overview