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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College
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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Dartmouth enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$18,759
Total Cost of Attendance$87,793

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $41 $164
$30-48k $489 $1,956
$48-75k $2,695 $10,780
$75-110k $8,534 $34,136
$110k+ $52,036 $208,144

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Dartmouth College

15.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$17,500
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Dartmouth College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$97,434
Median Earnings (10yr)
$17,500
Median Debt
5.6x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Dartmouth College — 5.6x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Dartmouth College True Cost by Family Income

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Dartmouth enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $41 $164
$30-48k $489 $1,956
$48-75k $2,695 $10,780
$75-110k $8,534 $34,136
$110k+ $52,036 $208,144

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$18,759
Total Cost of Attendance$87,793

Financial Aid & Student Debt

15.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$17,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$82,541
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Dartmouth College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Dartmouth College actually cost per year?
Dartmouth College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $87,793/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $12,759/yr, a 85% discount off sticker price.
Does Dartmouth College offer good financial aid?
15% of Dartmouth College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Dartmouth College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Dartmouth College requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Dartmouth College?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $41/yr at Dartmouth College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $52,036/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Dartmouth College worth the cost?
Dartmouth College graduates earn a median of $97,434 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $351,172 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Dartmouth College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.