Dartmouth is the rural Ivy. Located in Hanover, New Hampshire, a small town with classic college vibes, Dartmouth combines exceptional academics with the quintessential college experience that so many students crave. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was 6%.

In the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Dartmouth boasted an acceptance rate of 5.4%, their lowest ever. But how did their acceptance rate get so low? Why did it get so low? And what makes a student a competitive (or not competitive) applicant? Thankfully, we dig into the data to give you a data-driven strategic approach to help you put your best foot forward.

Dartmouth is not known for welcoming large numbers of transfer students. In a recent year, the transfer acceptance rate was only 1.6%. They accepted only 12 of over 700 applicants. That is an abysmal transfer acceptance rate. However, 12 students did get in. It is possible. Not probable, and certainly not easy, but possible. We help students make it happen.

The Thayer School of Engineering is Dartmouth’s engineering school. Tucked into the idyllic mountain town of Hanover, New Hampshire, this Ivy League engineering school has a lot to offer. They take a somewhat unique approach to “human-centric engineering,” and students at the school first earn a Bachelor of Arts (AB) before optionally earning a professional Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree.