Dartmouth College

Dartmouth University was established in 1769, and is the last institution to receive its charter from the British Crown. A Yale University graduate, Eleazar Wheelock (a Congregational minister from Windham, Connecticut) is the founder of Dartmouth College. It was founded "for the education and instruction of youth of the Indian tribes in this land. English Youth, and any others." Wheelock's relationship with Mohegan Indian Samson Occom is believed to serve as the foundation for the establishment of the college. Occom played a key role in raising the money required to establish the college.

Dartmouth College was founded by Eleazar Wheelock  (a Congregational minister from Connecticut), in 1769. He established the College "for the education and instruction of youth of the Indian tribes in this land. English Youth, and any others." One of Wheelock's the earliest students,  Samson Occom, was a Mohegan Indian who played a key role in raising the money required to establish the college.

It is interesting to note that Eleazar Wheelock is a graduate of Yale University.

With the rank #46 in the USA in Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Dartmouth College is a reputed global college. Also, it is a part of the eight prestigious Ivy League universities. Some of the top-ranked Dartmouth College courses are in MS, MBA and Other PG.

Mentioned below are the comprehensive Dartmouth College rankings, as per the Shiksha Popular Rankings:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a ranking system that simplifies the journey of choosing the best university for studying abroad. It aggregates the ranks of some of the top-ranking bodies with a clear number nationally, both at the university and course levels.

At Dartmouth College, students can participate in a variety of sports, clubs and organizations, and much more. Some of the best things to do on-and-off campus include:

• Explore the Hopkins Center for the Art;
• Enjoy the scenic beauty outdoors with the Dartmouth Outing Club;
• Enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, and other water activities in Storrs Pond Recreation Area;
• If interested in Astronomy, visit the Shattuck Observatory;
• Discover the rich history of Hood Museum of Art; and more.

At Dartmouth College, student-athletes get to explore a wide variety of sports at the NCAA Division I level. Below is the list of club sports to participate in:

Yes, Dartmouth College is an NCAA Division I institute and sponsors 35 varsity teams. Numerous national and Ivy League champions have been produced by the college. Students get to participate in 33 club sports, along with several intramural sports. Additionally, the university offers physical education experiences such as dance, martial arts, yoga, skiing, and more.

Globally renowned for offering world-class programs, Dartmouth College attracts bright minds from all over the globe. According to students,

• Faculty is highly-qualified;
• Professors are very friendly and helpful;
• Student life is a combination of academic, social, and personal growth;
• Academic life is very competitive, fast-paced and challenging;
• Has a very strong alumni network; and more.