Dartmouth College acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Dartmouth's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Dartmouth acceptance rate by year
1,699 of 28,230 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 5.4% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 28,230 | 1,699 | 6.0% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 31,656 | 1,710 | 5.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 28,841 | 1,797 | 6.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 28,336 | 1,808 | 6.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 28,356 | 1,750 | 6.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 21,392 | 1,972 | 9.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 23,650 | 1,875 | 7.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 22,033 | 1,925 | 8.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 20,035 | 2,093 | 10.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 20,675 | 2,190 | 10.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 20,507 | 2,250 | 11.0% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Dartmouth deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or QuestBridge. Checked October 24, 2026 on Dartmouth's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Late March or early April
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Dartmouth
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Dartmouth
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Dartmouth weighs
From section C7 of Dartmouth's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Character
Important
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Interview
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
Dartmouth waitlist
2,497 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025.
Cost
What Dartmouth costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Dartmouth's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Dartmouth's 6.0%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Dartmouth admissions
What is Dartmouth's acceptance rate?
Dartmouth admitted 1,699 of 28,230 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 6.0%. That is up from 5.4% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Dartmouth test-optional for 2026–27?
No. Dartmouth requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are Dartmouth's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 1, 2027. Check Dartmouth's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Dartmouth?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1440–1550 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 69% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1550 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at Dartmouth?
For Fall 2025, Dartmouth admitted 21.6% of 3,552 early decision applicants, compared with 6.0% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Dartmouth College Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Dartmouth first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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