Dartmouth College has an overall acceptance rate of 5.4% for the application year 2024, with 31,656 applicants and 1,710 admitted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate mirrors the overall rate at 5.4% for the same year. Historically, acceptance rates have shown a decline from 6.4% in 2021 and 9.2% in 2020, emphasizing the increasing competitiveness of the application process. The transfer acceptance rate is notably higher at 6.65%, with 932 applicants and 62 accepted in 2024. Additionally, Dartmouth's waitlist acceptance rate for the same year is 3.08%, with 3,933 students offered a place and 121 ultimately admitted.

Dartmouth College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 5.4%, a decline from 6.2% in 2023 and 6.4% in both 2021 and 2022. In contrast, the acceptance rate has significantly decreased from 9.2% in 2020 and 7.9% in 2019, indicating increased competition among applicants. The number of applicants has risen remarkably, from 21,392 in 2020 to 31,656 in 2024. This trend shows a tightening applicant pool while acceptance rates continue to drop, reflecting Dartmouth's growing selectivity.
Dartmouth College's wait list acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 stands at 3.08%, with 121 out of 3,933 wait-listed applicants being admitted. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous year (2024), where only 1.12% of 2,589 wait-listed candidates were accepted. Historically, acceptance rates have fluctuated dramatically, with rates of 0% in both 2023 and 2021, as well as a peak of 6.97% for the Class of 2015, showcasing volatility in the wait list outcomes over the years. The current rate of 3.08% indicates a relatively more favorable trend compared to past years, particularly in contrast to recent lows.
Dartmouth College's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 6.65%, with 62 out of 932 applicants being admitted. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous year's rate of just 1.56%, where only 12 of 768 applicants were accepted. Historically, transfer acceptance rates have fluctuated, with a high of 28.5% in 2020 but averaging around 6-9% in recent years, including a 7.35% acceptance rate in 2022 and 9.89% in 2021. The growing number of applicants and variability in acceptance rates highlight the evolving competitiveness of Dartmouth's transfer admissions.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 12.91% |
| White | 43.74% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.78% |
| Black/African American | 6.1% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1.14% |