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The Financial Aid Policies are accurate for the 2011 – 2012 academic year. However, Dartmouth reserves the right to make, from time to time, such changes in its operations, programs and activities as the Trustees, faculty and Officers consider appropriate and in the best interests of the Dartmouth Community.

Facts & Stats

Policies

  • Dartmouth's admissions policy is "Need-Blind". This means that admission applications are reviewed and accepted based solely on a student's qualifications and not on their ability to pay.
  • Dartmouth College is committed to meeting 100% of every student's demonstrated need, following federal and institutional guidelines, during their four years of undergraduate study.
  • Dartmouth Scholarships are 100% need-based; we do not offer any aid based on merit, talent or other criteria.
  • A student's demonstrated need is reassessed each year, and the financial aid package is adjusted as necessary.
Overall Student Body 2009 - 2010 2010 - 2011

Percent Receiving Any Type of Financial Aid

Total Amount Awarded

59.1%

$91.6M

57.4%

$94.1M

Percent Receiving Scholarships From Any Source

Total Amount Awarded

Average Amount Awarded

55.1%

$78.6M

$31,992

 53.9%

$81.0M

$33,141

Percent Receiving Employment Aid

Total Amount Awarded

Average Amount Awarded

39.5%

$3.7M

$2,112

38.9%

$3.9M

$2,203

Percent Receiving Loans

Total Amount Awarded

Average Amount Awarded

34.2%

$9.3M

$6,069

 31.6%

$9.3M

$6,504

     
Dartmouth Scholarship Recipients in the First Year Class 2014
 2015

Percentage

 44.3%  41.4%

Average Scholarship

 $36,321  $38,608
     
College Charges  2009 - 2010 2010 - 2011

Tuition and Fees

 $38,679 $40,212

Average Room & Board

$11,295  $11,838
     
Other Scholarship Trends  2009 - 2010  2010 - 2011

Student Body with Scholarship Assistance

 48.8%  47.7%

Average Scholarship

$35,246  $36,366

College Costs

$49,974 $52,050
     
Loan Trends  Class of 2010
 Class of 2011

Average Indebtedness (All Scholarship Recipients)

$12,522  $11,501

Average Indebtedness (Families Earning < $45,000)

 $3,279 $6,291

Last Updated: 10/7/11