How many undergrads go to Dartmouth?
I'm starting to make a list of schools I want to apply to, and I'm really interested in what campus life is like at smaller colleges. I've heard Dartmouth is one of the smallest Ivies, but I can't figure out how many undergrads actually go there.
Does anyone know the most recent undergrad enrollment numbers? And if you go there or have visited, does the size actually make it feel tight-knit or just super small?
Does anyone know the most recent undergrad enrollment numbers? And if you go there or have visited, does the size actually make it feel tight-knit or just super small?
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Grayce Gibbs
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Dartmouth College has a relatively small undergraduate population compared to other Ivy League schools. As of the most recent data (fall 2023), there are about 4,500 undergraduate students enrolled at Dartmouth. This does make it the smallest undergraduate body among the Ivy League schools.
From the student perspective, the smaller size means you’re likely to recognize familiar faces on your way to class or at campus events. The community tends to be tight-knit—many students mention that it’s easy to know people across different majors and activities, which can make campus feel welcoming and personal.
At the same time, the size allows for small class discussions, more direct relationships with professors, and active participation in clubs or traditions like the Outing Club and the annual Winter Carnival. For example, someone might say that by winter term of their first year, they already know most people in their residential house and several study groups, which just wouldn’t happen at a huge university.
If you visit, it doesn’t feel isolated in a negative way. Instead, it’s got a collaborative atmosphere where it’s easy to get involved. If you like the idea of forming close connections and interacting often with peers and professors, Dartmouth’s size will likely be a big plus. However, if you’re looking for huge crowds and lots of anonymity, this campus might feel a bit small.
What you’ve heard is accurate—its size stands out among the Ivies, and a lot of students feel that’s part of Dartmouth’s unique charm.
From the student perspective, the smaller size means you’re likely to recognize familiar faces on your way to class or at campus events. The community tends to be tight-knit—many students mention that it’s easy to know people across different majors and activities, which can make campus feel welcoming and personal.
At the same time, the size allows for small class discussions, more direct relationships with professors, and active participation in clubs or traditions like the Outing Club and the annual Winter Carnival. For example, someone might say that by winter term of their first year, they already know most people in their residential house and several study groups, which just wouldn’t happen at a huge university.
If you visit, it doesn’t feel isolated in a negative way. Instead, it’s got a collaborative atmosphere where it’s easy to get involved. If you like the idea of forming close connections and interacting often with peers and professors, Dartmouth’s size will likely be a big plus. However, if you’re looking for huge crowds and lots of anonymity, this campus might feel a bit small.
What you’ve heard is accurate—its size stands out among the Ivies, and a lot of students feel that’s part of Dartmouth’s unique charm.
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