Location & Setting Rural/small-town setting in Hanover, NH, with a charming campus surrounded by the natural beauty of New Hampshire's Upper Valley. The town is small and predominantly centered around the college, providing a quintessential New England college town experience with limited urban amenities.

Campus Life Dartmouth features a strong residential campus culture with most students living on or near campus. The college has a notable Greek life scene, with about 60% of students participating in fraternities and sororities. Social life is tight-knit and community-oriented, driven by the small student body and residential college system. Traditions like the Winter Carnival and outdoor-focused activities are integral to campus culture.

Student Body Diverse, academically accomplished student population drawn nationally and internationally. Students tend to be intellectually curious, collaborative, and often passionate about outdoor activities and interdisciplinary learning. The student body is known for being engaged, intellectually driven, and having a collaborative rather than competitive academic atmosphere.

Academics Rigorous academic environment with strengths in undergraduate research, liberal arts, and professional programs. Particularly renowned for economics, government, engineering, and its professional schools in medicine, business, and engineering. Small class sizes and significant faculty interaction define the academic experience.

Athletics & Sports Competes in NCAA Division I Ivy League athletics, with strong traditions in winter sports like hockey and skiing. While competitive, Dartmouth emphasizes athletic participation over elite performance, with a culture that values student-athlete balance and broad engagement.

Lifestyle & Weather Pronounced four-season climate with cold, snowy winters and mild summers. Campus and surrounding area are walkable, but a car can be helpful for broader exploration. Abundant outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, skiing, and winter sports due to the natural mountain and forest environment.