Dartmouth College
- Academics

RT
Currently attending or alumni?
Review this school!
Are you interested
in this school?
Saving your decision
Yes
Maybe
No

We will attempt to notify this
school of your interest.

This school has been saved to your schools list.

This school has been removed from your recommended schools list.

For your next recommendation, check out .

Dartmouth College - Academics - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler5.00

Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 8:1
Full-Time Student Population 5,819
Part-Time Student Population 178
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 523
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 121
Total FT Faculty 806
Faculty with Terminal Degree 94%
Average Faculty Salary $104,890
Full-Time Retention Rate 97%
Graduation Rate 95%
Programs/Majors Offered 68
Average Course Load 3 courses per term
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 62%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 29%
  • 50 or More Students: 9%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

All classes at Dartmouth are taught by professors—collectively, they are one of the College’s winningest assets. Students consistently cite their profs as THE most outstanding part of their Dartmouth experience. Many profs are surprisingly easy to build relationships with that extend well beyond the confines of the ordinary classroom environment. Seek them out—they are warm, caring, sharing, and wise. Dartmouth also offers a diverse array of foreign and off-campus study opportunities. Thanks to the D-Plan, Dartmouth students have flexibility built into their schedules, allowing them to take advantage of all sorts of stupendous off-campus offerings. Students typically take three courses per term, which is ten weeks long and seems to pass by very quickly, so if you’re stuck with a course that you don’t like, you know there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Likewise, if you get stuck with a course that you really, really don’t like, you can always drop it or choose to “NRO” it. You’re never locked into anything, and most Dartmouth students do a fair bit of “shopping” around for the right course at the beginning of each term.

 

As would be expected of an institution of Dartmouth’s caliber, classes are challenging, professors are brilliant, and academic experiences are positive in most cases. “Work hard, play hard” is an oft-quoted and appropriate motto. While Dartmouth students do like to let loose on the weekends and remain surprisingly non-competitive when it comes to grades, most of them study more than they let on, particularly as finals draw near.

 

See how you stack up against students who were accepted to this school . . .And calculate your chances!Register to get started

Dartmouth Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Loading...

Academics at Dartmouth College

kingpin15

Economics '15

5.0
A+

Tough and Rigorous

You Might think that taking three courses would be a breeze. Think again

Mar 05, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Academics at Dartmouth College

paolacazares

Sociology '14

4.6
A

Academics

Academics at Dartmouth are great! There is a class on anything you can imagine and the professors are always available and willing to talk to you during office hours. Professors are also always willing to offer lab work or internships.

Dec 10, 2011

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Academics at Dartmouth College

kksk8er12

Political Science and Government '15

4.2
A-

Lots of Homework

Thee is a lot of work but there is suppot - free tutoring for athletes or for anyone on financial aid

Nov 16, 2011

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
User rating for Dartmouth College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 26 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate your school’s professors on the following topics

Rate your school’s academic environment on the following topics

Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 6 or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Dartmouth College
  • Thayer School of Engineering
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 2%
  • Business Administration and Management: 7%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 4%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 3%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Berry Library third floor
  • First floor of Berry—if you want to do more socializing than actual studying
  • Paddock Music Library
  • Sanborn Library
Did You Know?
  • According to the Institute of International Education, Dartmouth has the highest fraction of students who study abroad (47%).
  • In need of luck during finals? Just rub the nose of Warner Bentley's bust in the Hopkins Center.
  • A perennial powerhouse, the Dartmouth Forensic Union policy debate team has won six national championships.
  • Dartmouth students measure their progress towards graduation with credits rather than hours; each class counts as one credit.

Become a Contributing Author Learn more »

Most Recent Student Author View all

Name
Kirk Greenwood
Hometown
Warrington, PA
Major
Comparative Literature

College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.

Buy the eBook "Dartmouth College 2012: Off The Record"
Download a FREE Printable Summary (PDF)