The Scoop
Dartmouth College is a private Ivy League research university located in Hanover, New Hampshire, known for its strong undergraduate focus, distinctive quarter system, and tight-knit campus community. With approximately 6,700 students, Dartmouth is the smallest of the Ivy League schools and places a greater emphasis on teaching and mentorship alongside its research mission. The college offers strong programs in the liberal arts, engineering, and business through the Tuck School.
Campus life is centered around the Upper Valley of New Hampshire, where outdoor recreation — skiing, hiking, and canoeing — is a way of life. Dartmouth's traditions, from Homecoming bonfires to winter carnival, create a strong sense of community and school identity. The D-Plan quarter system allows for flexible scheduling and off-campus terms. Admissions are highly selective, and Dartmouth attracts students who want the intellectual resources of an Ivy League institution within a close, residential community in a spectacular natural setting.
