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Dartmouth Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 69%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Dartmouth are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Dartmouth College students
Race Percent of Students
White
49%
Black
7%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
15%
American Indian / Alaskan
2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
5%
International
8%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 4% more male students than female students enrolled at Dartmouth College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dartmouth has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Dartmouth College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
51%
Women
49%
Enrollment by gender for Dartmouth College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,534
Women
3,404

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 98%

Dartmouth draws 2 percent of students from New Hampshire, 81 percent from other states, and 14 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New Hampshire, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Dartmouth College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
2%
Out of State
81%
Foreign
14%
Unknown Location
3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$79,834 per year

14% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

6,938
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 0.8%
Part-time undergraduates 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182670.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026