Academics

Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1

492 full-time faculty members

Each year, Dartmouth offers more than 1,100 courses 39 majors and programs.

• Percentage of Classes under 30 students: 79.5%
• Percentage of Classes between 30 to 50 students: 12.2%
• Percentage of Classes between 50 to 100 students: 6.7%
• Percentage of Classes with over 100 students: 1.5% (8 classes)
• Retention Rate for the Class of 2009: 98%
• Graduation Rate for the Class of 2004: 94%

In 2002, 35% of students participated in an independent study.

• 42% of students participated in faculty and/or student initiated research activities.
• 20% of students double major.
• 58% of Dartmouth students study abroad at least once in over 50 different countries.