Dartmouth College

It is extremely difficult to get into Dartmouth College. Around 6% of applicants get into Dartmouth College each year. In 2023, just 1,808 out of the 28,336 students who applied were accepted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Dartmouth College, the regular decision application deadline is January 3 and the fee for the application costs $80.

Students who apply to Dartmouth College for fall should hear back from Dartmouth College by April 1.

Dartmouth College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Dartmouth College's admissions stats.

Dartmouth College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	94.5%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Waitlist	Yes

Dartmouth College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Dartmouth College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 3	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Dartmouth College?

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Dartmouth College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Dartmouth College is 21%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 6%. In 2022, Dartmouth College admitted 560 of the 2633 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Dartmouth College Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Dartmouth?

Dartmouth is an extremely difficult school to get into. Dartmouth evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Dartmouth accepted 6% of students, about 1,808 from 28,336 applicants.

Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Dartmouth, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.

Transferring to Dartmouth College

It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Dartmouth College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Dartmouth College

Wondering what factors are considered by Dartmouth College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Dartmouth College for more information on admission factors.

Dartmouth College Application Requirements

To apply to Dartmouth College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Dartmouth College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	peer requirement
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Dartmouth College?

Dartmouth College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 48% submitted a class rank. At Dartmouth College 94.5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 98.3% were in the top 25% and 99.8% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Dartmouth College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Dartmouth College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Dartmouth College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Dartmouth College

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Dartmouth College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Dartmouth College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Dartmouth College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Dartmouth College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Dartmouth College.

Does Dartmouth College accept transfer credits?

✅ Dartmouth College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Dartmouth College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Dartmouth College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Dartmouth College?

❌ No, Dartmouth College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Dartmouth College's acceptance rate?

✅ Dartmouth College's acceptance rate is 6%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Dartmouth College?

✅ Dartmouth College's early decision acceptance rate was 21% in 2021.

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