by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at Dartmouth College, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
With 7 students for every instructional faculty member, Dartmouth College ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 81% of instructors full time, Dartmouth College is above the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Dartmouth College can choose from 51 majors with reported graduates spanning 17 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Dartmouth College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Dartmouth College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 205 |
| Economics | 196 |
| Computer Science | 194 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 161 |
| Political Science and Government | 149 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Dartmouth College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: