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Dartmouth CollegeLocal Atmosphere Facts & Statistics

Location
Hanover, NH
Undergrads
4,146
Tuition
$42,996
Admission Difficulty
Very Hard
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Facts & Statistics

Fun Local Trivia
  1. Hanover is located in a scenic region known as the Upper Valley, which includes the scenic area in both New Hampshire and Vermont that borders the Connecticut River.
  2. Eager for a hike? The Appalachian Trail runs right through town.
  3. The town charter was granted in 1761 by King George III to settlers from Connecticut.
  4. Hanover and Norwich, VT formed the first interstate school district in the United States.
  5. Hanover was recently ranked the seventh best college town in the nation by Outside magazine.
Notable Natives
  • Bill Bryson - author of "A Walk in the Woods"
  • Some say JD Salinger is cooped up right outside of Hanover, but no one knows for sure.
Points of Interest
  • Ben and Jerry’s Factory
  • The Ledges
  • Quechee Gorge
  • Simon Pearce Glassblowing
  • The Transportation Museum
Shopping Centers
Upper Valley Mall
Movie Theaters
The Loew Auditorium in Hopkins Center for the Arts
6041 Lower Level Wilson Hall
Dartmouth campus
(603) 646-2422
Movie Theaters
Nugget Theater
South Main Street
Hanover
(603) 643-2769
Major Sports Teams
  • Boston Bruins: hockey
  • Boston Celtics: basketball
  • Boston Red Sox: baseball
  • New England Patriots: football
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Boston: MA: 2 hours, 30 minutes
  • Montreal: QC: 3 hours, 30 minutes
  • New York City: NY: 4 hours, 30 minutes

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