- Acceptance rate: 5.4% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 740–780 reading and writing, 760–790 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 33–35 composite
- Average net price: $17,322 a year (2022–23)
Dartmouth College GPA calculator
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How does your GPA compare?
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Add a test score to compare it with what Dartmouth College reported: an acceptance rate of 5.4% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 33–35.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Dartmouth College reviews each application.
Dartmouth College GPA requirements
Dartmouth College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Dartmouth College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Dartmouth College acceptance rate
Dartmouth College admitted 1,710 of 31,656 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 5.4%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dartmouth College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Hanover, New Hampshire, with 4,637 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Dartmouth College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 780 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 32 | 34 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1534 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Dartmouth College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Dartmouth College doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,322 a year at Dartmouth College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Dartmouth College with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Dartmouth College admitted 5.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Dartmouth College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Dartmouth College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Dartmouth College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 51% sent SAT scores and 22% sent ACT scores.
What are Dartmouth College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Dartmouth College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 740–780 in reading and writing and 760–790 in math; ACT composite 33–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How hard is it to get into Dartmouth College?
Very hard: fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. Dartmouth College admitted 5.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Dartmouth College?
Dartmouth College's acceptance rate was 5.4% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,710 of 31,656 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Dartmouth College?
Dartmouth College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Dartmouth College?
A lot: Dartmouth College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Dartmouth College if a parent went there?
Yes. Dartmouth College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Dartmouth College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,322 a year at Dartmouth College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Dartmouth College give credit for AP exams?
No. Dartmouth College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.
Before you apply, check Dartmouth College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Dartmouth CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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