Just Released: Dartmouth’s Acceptance Rate

See highlights from Dartmouth’s official announcement below:

At 7 p.m. Thursday, (March 30) 1,173 regular decision applicants received messages posted by the Admissions Office in an electronic portal, notifying them that they had been accepted for the Dartmouth Class of 2027.

They join 578 applicants admitted via the early decision round in December and an additional 47 students who matched with Dartmouth in November via QuestBridge, a national access program that introduces high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds to many of the leading institutions of higher education.

“As we reopened, people could once again experience the Dartmouth story in person, and that makes a big difference,” says Lee Coffin, vice provost for enrollment and dean of admissions and financial aid. “The applicant pool included a remarkable number of students whose academic interests were terrifically aligned with our liberal arts program and its points of excellence.”

“They see themselves thriving in Dartmouth’s small discussion-oriented classrooms. They admire and appreciate the flexibility and independence of the Dartmouth academic calendar, and they see personal opportunities to learn and grow at a college framed by nature.”

It was the third consecutive admissions cycle in which Dartmouth received more than 28,000 applications for its first-year class. The 28,841 applications comprise the largest pool in Dartmouth’s 253-year history, representing a 2% increase over last year. Similarly, it is the third consecutive year in which the College’s acceptance rate is 6%.

Accepted students hail from all 50 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. They also represent 75 other countries, a record high, and 56% of those admitted attend a public or charter high school. Of those whose schools provide rankings within the class, 444 are currently ranked first or second in the class.

Enrollment decisions are due by May 1, for an entering class projected to number 1,150 in September.

TTA Takeaway: Dartmouth continues to attract applicants in record numbers thanks to its blend of high-level research opportunities and its liberal arts core. Students are particularly drawn to Dartmouth’s focus on undergraduate education and accessible faculty.