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Dartmouth History

Dartmouth is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the United States. A member of the Ivy League, Dartmouth has a long history of dedication to the highest educational ideals.

The College was founded in 1769 by the Reverend Eleazor Wheelock for the education of the "Youth of the Indian Tribes in this Land...and also of English Youth and many others."

Dartmouth was named in honor of the Second Earl of Dartmouth who, as Secretary of State for the Colonies under King George III, became the College's sponsor & benefactor. In 1771 Dartmouth awarded its first baccalaureate degrees to four students.

Today, Dartmouth is a leading university with 4,100 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students.

 

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Last Updated: 8/30/06