Dartmouth College Top Questions

Dartmouth is best known for its focus on undergraduate students, despite the fact that Dartmouth is actually a university with plenty of graduate students. Everything is geared towards helping undergraduates find a good graduate program or a good job.

Dartmouth, true to its tradition, is best known as being the more laid-back, outgoing Ivy nestled in the mountains of Hanover, New Hampshire. We're known for our love of the outdoors, our intimate undergraduate experience set against the backdrop of world-class graduate schools and programs, our loyalty to the Big Green before and after Graduation Day, and the fact that the Dartmouth experience and education serves to open numerous doors into every industry and endeavor students pursue later in life.

It's best known for its work and party hard attitude.

Traditionally Dartmouth has been best known for its strong academics and for its reputation as the "alcoholic of the Ivies." The first part of this reputation is very accurate, while the second is not. Dartmouth students know how to work hard but also how to have fun and enjoy life. There is drinking, mostly at the very inclusive and open greek houses, but it is not all-consuming on campus. Students find other ways to enjoy themselves and relax. Many students here are active and love spending time outdoors as well as being actice in their community.