Dartmouth College
About
Dartmouth, a member of the Ivy League, is a private, four-year, coeducational undergraduate college with graduate schools of business, engineering and medicine and 16 graduate programs in the arts and sciences.Dartmouth is the nation's ninth-oldest college, founded in 1769 by Rev. Eleazar Wheelock for the education of "youth of the Indian Tribes ... English Youth and others ..." Dartmouth's unique...
Dartmouth, a member of the Ivy League, is a private, four-year, coeducational undergraduate college with graduate schools of business, engineering and medicine and 16 graduate programs in the arts and sciences.Dartmouth is the nation's ninth-oldest college, founded in 1769 by Rev. Eleazar Wheelock for the education of "youth of the Indian Tribes ... English Youth and others ..." Dartmouth's unique blending of a world-class research university's resources with a college's focus on undergraduate education offers small classes, top-flight facilities, and an outstanding faculty. Professors here are among the leaders in their fields yet remain committed to teaching. Students have the opportunity to take advantage of faculty accessibility throughout their Dartmouth careers, and Dartmouth's strong graduate programs in the arts and sciences allow faculty to further enrich the students' learning experience by offering direct involvement in cutting-edge research.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 70 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,627
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 7.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 19%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
- Staff
- 3,961
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
28 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 40 | 152.8 | 2025 |
| Politics | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 51 | 64.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 76 | 61.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 101–125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
QS
32 subjectsUS News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | 86 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =168 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 172 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 176 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =181 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 192 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 198 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =228 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =236 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 237 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 256 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 274 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 310 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =321 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =331 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 384 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =440 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =604 | 58.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =838 | 58.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Dartmouth College?
Dartmouth College's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =247, THE Rank 180, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =326.
When was Dartmouth College founded?
Dartmouth College was founded in 1769.
What are the top subjects at Dartmouth College?
Top subjects at Dartmouth College include: Economics & Econometrics, Business & Economics, Politics, Classics & Ancient History, Marketing.
Where is Dartmouth College located?
Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, United States.