Hanover, New Hampshire, US
Dartmouth College: English test requirements
Dartmouth states no minimum English scores at undergraduate level and only describes what most successful applicants score. Graduate arts and sciences recommends score ranges. SAT or ACT is required, and the Tuck MBA accepts GMAT or GRE with no minimum.
Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG 7
PG 7
TOEFL iBT
UG 100
PG 100
PTE Academic
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Duolingo English Test
UG 135
PG 135
Undergraduate
A test is required if the first language is not English and the curriculum has not been in English for at least two years. The page says Dartmouth has no minimum scores; the figures below are what most successful applicants score above. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and IELTS Indicator are accepted. MyBest and TOEFL Essentials are not accepted.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | most successful applicants score above 7recommended | Accepted | |
| TOEFL iBT | most successful applicants score above 100 (exams before 21 January 2026) and 5 or above (exams on or after 21 January 2026)recommended | Accepted | |
| PTE Academic | – | Not on the list | |
| Duolingo English Test | most successful applicants score above 135recommended | Accepted | |
| Cambridge English | most successful applicants score above 185recommended | Accepted |
“Dartmouth does not have minimum required scores on English proficiency exams”
Undergraduate FAQ: is an English proficiency test required?
Graduate (Guarini School)
This is the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies rule, covering arts and sciences graduate programmes; professional schools such as Tuck, Thayer and Geisel were not checked and may differ. Programme pages can vary (the page notes mathematics and MET have different requirements). Applicants with a degree from a US institution, or a bachelor's degree from a non-US institution where English was the sole primary language of instruction, are exempt. The page gives recommended ranges within a holistic review, not minimums.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7 or higherrecommended | Accepted | |
| TOEFL | 100 or higherrecommended | Accepted | |
| PTE Academic | – | Not on the list | |
| Duolingo English Test | 135 or higherrecommended | Accepted |
“we recommend the following score ranges:”
Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies: admissions information
Admissions tests
SAT / ACT · First-year applicants
Required
Standardized testing is required; the page says it was reactivated beginning with applicants to the Class of 2029. Students who attended high school outside the United States may use SAT or ACT, AP or IB results, national exam results or other options listed on the page.
“Standardized testing is a required element of Dartmouth's undergraduate application.”
GMAT / GRE · Tuck full-time MBA
Required
Applicants self-report GMAT or GRE scores and there is no preference between them. No minimum score is required. Waivers are available on request to applicants who meet the page's criteria.
“There is no minimum score required to apply or to receive admission.”
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge English exams
- TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
- IELTS Indicator
The page says these are not accepted
- TOEFL MyBest scores
- TOEFL Essentials
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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