SAT Policy: RequiredAcceptance Rate: 5.3%
Dartmouth College SAT Score & Admissions
Dartmouth requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants worldwide. For international students, this provides an objective academic standard across international grading systems.
Average SAT
1520
Composite (400–1600)
Middle 50%
1480–1560
25th to 75th percentile
Reading & Writing
720–770
Middle 50% range
Mathematics
760–800
Middle 50% range
Advice for Nigerian & International Applicants
Dartmouth was among the first Ivy League institutions to reinstate mandatory standardized testing following extensive faculty research.
Application Timing
Application Deadlines & Majors
Key Deadlines
Early Action / Decision:November 1 (Early Decision)
Regular Decision:January 2
Popular Majors
EconomicsGovernmentComputer ScienceEngineeringPsychological Sciences
Last verified: August 2026Official Admissions Page
Dartmouth SAT FAQs
Is Dartmouth test-required for international students?
Yes. Dartmouth requires SAT or ACT scores for all incoming first-year undergraduate applicants.