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Dartmouth College

Academic Requirements

Admissions Overview

6.2% (19% early)

Acceptance Rate

3.8 - 4.0

Average GPA

1440 - 1560

Average SAT Score

33 - 35

Average ACT Score

GPA Requirements

Dartmouth College does not have a strict minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate admissions. However, admitted students typically have very high GPAs, ranging from 3.8 to 4.0, with an average GPA of 3.9.

3.9

Average High School GPA

3.8 - 4.0

25th-7th Percentile

SAT Requirements

Dartmouth will again require SAT or ACT scores, beginning with the Fall 2025 admissions cycle.

Dartmouth College's SAT scores for admitted students range from 1440–1560, with an average score of 1520.

We recommend that students aim for a good SAT score of at least 1520 to be competitive in the admissions process at Columbia University.

1520

Average SAT

1440 - 1560

25th-75th Percentile

47%

Students submitting SAT scores

ACT Requirements

Dartmouth will again require SAT or ACT scores, beginning with the Fall 2025 admissions cycle.

Dartmouth College's ACT scores for admitted students range from 33 to 35, with an average score of 34.

A good ACT score will still boost your application above the competition and help get you into your dream school. It will allow admissions officers to quickly and objectively compare you to the rest of the applicant pool.

34

Average ACT

34-35

25th-75th Percentile

30%

Students submitting ACT scores

Other Requirements

Besides academic grades, Dartmouth has some additional requirements based on the program of study you apply for.

Extracurriculars

Make sure you have extracurriculars relating to your area of study and those that show your dedication over time.

Recommendation Letters

Dartmouth College requires one peer recommendation.

TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo

Required for international students with a minimum score of 100.

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