Dartmouth College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Dartmouth College?

Dartmouth's published cost is high, but the amount a student pays can differ substantially after financial aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $66,123, the same for New Hampshire and out-of-state students. Required fees were $1,896.

• Tuition and required fees: $68,019 for 2024-25.
• Typical room charge: $12,579 for the academic year.
• Typical board charge: $8,091 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,005.

Those listed components total $89,694, before transportation, personal spending, and other expenses that may appear in an individual cost-of-attendance budget. Room and board are shown separately here and are not added a second time. Published charges also change by year, so applicants should use the budget for their intended entry year when comparing offers.

Dartmouth awards need-based institutional aid and describes its undergraduate aid packages as loan-free; eligibility and the family contribution are assessed through its financial aid process. Students may also qualify for federal grants, federal loans if they choose to borrow, and eligible veteran or military education benefits. Aid applicants should check Dartmouth's required forms and deadlines for their admission round; admission and aid deadlines are not necessarily the same.

The reported average grant award to undergraduates receiving grant aid was $63,261. Average net price is more revealing than sticker price for some families, but it is still an average: the reported figure was $489 for the $0-$48,000 family-income group and $52,036 for families above $110,000. Assets, household circumstances, and aid eligibility can change an individual offer. A family should compare Dartmouth's personalized aid estimate and eventual award with the full annual budget rather than treat an income-band average as a quote.

What are the work-study opportunities at Dartmouth College?

Dartmouth students can seek part-time campus employment, and eligible students may use Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a form of financial aid that helps fund wages from an approved job; it is not an automatic payment toward the college bill, and receiving an award does not guarantee a position.

Students generally search and apply for openings through Dartmouth's student employment resources. Jobs may be available in academic departments, libraries, dining, and other campus operations, while approved off-campus positions can have separate rules. Students without Work-Study eligibility may still be able to apply for jobs paid through other institutional funds. Hours, hiring requirements, and compatibility with the quarter calendar vary by position.

For longer-term career planning, Dartmouth's Center for Professional Development offers individual advising, résumé and interview help, career exploration, employer events, job-search resources, and connections with alumni. An internship is not required of every undergraduate. Career services, paid student work, and internships serve different purposes, and none should be mistaken for a verified job-placement outcome.