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Paying for Dartmouth

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Dartmouth actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Dartmouth for families earning under $175,000 a year. Need-blind for all students including internationals; free tuition for families under $175k with typical assets; meets 100% of demonstrated need with no loans in aid packages

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Dartmouth's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$41/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$489/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$2,695/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$8,534/yr after aid
$110k+$52,036/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$87,279
Tuition & fees$65,511
Room & board$20,670
Average net price$26,500
Students on aid53%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsNeed-blind for international students, meets full need

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