Cost of Attendance

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Dartmouth College's Cost of Attendance (COA) 2024-2025

Direct Costs

The directly-billed charges include tuition, fees, housing and food. You will be billed for these charges approximately six weeks before each term starts.

• Tuition: $66,123
• Fees*: $2,145
• Housing: $12,018
• Food*: $7,981

Estimated Indirect Costs

Plan to arrive on campus with sufficient funds for your out-of-pocket expenses. You will need an average of $1,015 per term to pay for your own books, supplies, laundry, toiletries etc.  These indirect costs will not appear on your college bill.

• Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment: $1,005
• Misc.: $2,040

Total: $91,312*

* First-Year Students have additional fees associated with orientation of $499. These are included in the above totals.

Additional Expenses

Health Insurance
All students must purchase the Group Health Insurance Plan unless they can certify to Health Services that they are covered by a comparable medical plan. The cost of the plan in 2023-2024 is $4,163. Students who receive need-based financial aid will receive 1/2 of the health plan cost in additional scholarship funds, if purchased. 

Computer
Entering students are required to have a computer meeting Dartmouth requirements. Students may provide their own computer or purchase one through the College. The cost for the basic computer package in 2023-2024 is $1,700.

Travel
You may incur costs for travel to and from Dartmouth. All awards will include an amount to assist with travel expenses, but each student is responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation as part of their family contribution. A minimum of $250 in recognition of travel expenses will be included in your cost of attendance. 

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