How many students go to Dartmouth University?
I'm researching different colleges, and Dartmouth is one of my top choices. I keep finding different numbers for undergraduate enrollment, and I'm a little confused about how many students actually attend there.
Does anyone know the most accurate or recent undergraduate and graduate student numbers for Dartmouth? Do the class sizes feel big or small? Also, how does the student body size impact campus life and activities? I'm used to a pretty small high school, so I'm trying to figure out what the transition might feel like.
Does anyone know the most accurate or recent undergraduate and graduate student numbers for Dartmouth? Do the class sizes feel big or small? Also, how does the student body size impact campus life and activities? I'm used to a pretty small high school, so I'm trying to figure out what the transition might feel like.
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Grayce Gibbs
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Dartmouth College (not University—it's officially a college!) has a student body that's on the smaller side compared to many other Ivy League schools, which is one of its defining features. As of the most recent data, Dartmouth enrolls about 4,500 undergraduates. For graduate students, there are approximately 2,100 across the Geisel School of Medicine, Thayer School of Engineering, Tuck School of Business, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. So, total student enrollment hovers around 6,500-6,600 students.
Class sizes at Dartmouth are generally small—about 60% of undergrad classes have fewer than 20 students, and introductory courses tend to be a bit larger but usually stay well below 100. For example, some introductory biology or economics lectures might have around 70-100 students, but once you get into upper-level courses, you're likely to see sections of 10-30 students.
Coming from a small high school, you’ll probably find Dartmouth to be a comfortable transition in terms of community and campus atmosphere. Many students mention that the size fosters close relationships with professors, strong residential and extracurricular communities, and more chances to take leadership roles in clubs and organizations. Campus events are personal enough that you’ll recognize familiar faces, yet still meet new people through classes, housing, and clubs. For instance, you might join one of Dartmouth’s tradition-heavy clubs, like the Outing Club, which organizes outdoor adventures that keep groups small and social.
Overall, Dartmouth strikes a good balance between offering lots of activities and maintaining a close-knit feel. If you’re used to a small environment, you’re likely to find Dartmouth’s setting inviting, not overwhelming.
Class sizes at Dartmouth are generally small—about 60% of undergrad classes have fewer than 20 students, and introductory courses tend to be a bit larger but usually stay well below 100. For example, some introductory biology or economics lectures might have around 70-100 students, but once you get into upper-level courses, you're likely to see sections of 10-30 students.
Coming from a small high school, you’ll probably find Dartmouth to be a comfortable transition in terms of community and campus atmosphere. Many students mention that the size fosters close relationships with professors, strong residential and extracurricular communities, and more chances to take leadership roles in clubs and organizations. Campus events are personal enough that you’ll recognize familiar faces, yet still meet new people through classes, housing, and clubs. For instance, you might join one of Dartmouth’s tradition-heavy clubs, like the Outing Club, which organizes outdoor adventures that keep groups small and social.
Overall, Dartmouth strikes a good balance between offering lots of activities and maintaining a close-knit feel. If you’re used to a small environment, you’re likely to find Dartmouth’s setting inviting, not overwhelming.
Grayce Gibbs
Denver, CO
Dartmouth College (AB); Colorado School of Mines (MS)
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4 years