Cost of Attendance | Financial Aid

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Kokopelli, a sculpture by renowned Native American artist Allan Houser, is installed on the Maffei Plaza in front of the Black Family Visual Arts Center.

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Education is an investment. Dartmouth has been ranked as a Best Value School and our return on investment calculation is among the highest in the world. Dartmouth will also invest in you; 50% of our students receive scholarships.

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE'S COST OF ATTENDANCE (COA) 2020-2021

*Direct expenses billed by Dartmouth:*	Living on-campus	Living in a local off-campus apartment	Living with relatives remote learning
Tuition (3 terms)	57,796	57,796	57,796
Fees**	1,662	1,662	1,662
Housing	10,362
Meals	6,660
*Other expenses - not billed by Dartmouth:*
Off campus housing/ meals		15,132	8,019
Books & Supplies	1,005	1,005	1,005
Personal expenses	2,040	2,580	2,580
Total Budget	79,525	78,175	71,062

**This estimate assumes the full student activity fee. This fee may be reduced for those living at home during remote learning.

First-Year Students have additional fees associated with orientation of $442. Total first year cost of attendance is $79,967.

The D-plan allows for enrollment flexibility during the year. Both the cost of attendance and your aid will be adjusted based on your circumstances each term. The adjustment may include a proration for 2-term or 4-term enrollment or may be adjusted for a combination of on campus, remote learning while living at home or with family, and off-campus residential living within the academic year.

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 2020-21 is $3,891.

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 is $1,450.

TRAVEL - An allowance for transportation is considered an educational expense. These expenses will not appear on your student bill but should be factored into a budget for your planning purposes. Each student is responsible for all aspects of their own travel, and the associated costs are typically an out of pocket expense to be covered by the student and/or parent contribution.