What is the community like at Dartmouth?

Community! The people here at Dartmouth are incredible. They are fun, spirited, passionate, and kind. No one is competitive, and everyone is always ready to give another student a helping hand. I feel like I already have a strong support system of friends that I can fall back on when I need it.

Is Dartmouth really a party school?

Although Greek life is huge at Dartmouth and many students do drink and party, many students also choose not to drink or drink in moderation. The party scene here is what you make of it. There are certainly guys like that out there; stereotypes don’t come out of thin air.

What is special about Dartmouth community?

The cooperative nature of the students as well as professors. The inclusive social spaces and environments. The ability for students to really pursue their academic desires in a low student to professor ratio, a variety of courses and majors (including modified majors), and a strong liberal arts education.

Is Dartmouth boring?

Students are rarely bored. They are deeply involved with their classes, research, and extracurriculars. There are a few places in the one-block downtown that students go to, but a lot of the social scene exists in off-campus houses or fraternities, which are open to anyone with a Dartmouth ID.

What are students like at Dartmouth?

The students we saw were fit, preppy, outdoorsy, passionate, smart, and attractive. They work hard, but also know how to have fun. Given Dartmouth’s size of 4,200 students and its rural location, there is a very strong sense of community and students genuinely love the school and it shows.

Is Dartmouth too Fratty?

Dartmouth has a reputation amongst the Ivies – and even across the country – for having very active Greek life on campus. The “frat ban” prohibits freshmen from going to the frats (except for specific, dry, Dartmouth-sanctioned events open to everyone) from the start of freshman fall to Homecoming weekend.

Is Dartmouth a safe college?

Dartmouth College reported 358 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,785 of them reported fewer incidents than this. Based on a student body of 6,572 that works out to about 54.47 reports per thousand students.

What do people love about Dartmouth?

The People They’re friendly, fun, and very impressive. As you might expect, a lot of students here are the best of the best–the thing you might not expect is that they are incredibly humble. For example, I made a close friend during First-Year Trips who is a powerlifter.

What is the reputation of Dartmouth?

Dartmouth College Ranking Factors Dartmouth College is ranked #13 in National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.