Dartmouth Tuck MBA: 2026-2027 deadlines and requirements
Key facts
| Program | Full-time MBA |
|---|---|
| City | Hanover, New Hampshire |
| Rank | #9 in U.S. News 2026 Best Business Schools |
| Class size | 282 students in the MBA Class of 2028 |
| GMAT score | Average 682 for the Class of 2028. The page does not name the GMAT version. |
| GRE | Average 161 on Verbal and 161 on Quant for the Class of 2028. |
| Tests it takes | Takes the GMAT (any version; Tuck does not mix your best section scores from different test days) or the GRE General Test. Tuck will consider a test waiver for applicants with at least two years of work experience who are native English speakers or studied in English. Waivers have their own deadlines. |
| Application fee | $250 USD, nonrefundable. It is waived once for U.S. military members, alumni and current graduate students of Dartmouth and several partner colleges, first-generation college graduates, U.S. military veterans, and several other groups. Some fellows and program participants can ask for a waiver with proof. |
| Tuition | $87,536 tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year. A first-year student living on campus has a total cost of attendance of $135,331. |
| English test | If English is not your first language, you must submit a Duolingo English Test, IELTS, PTE or TOEFL score. You do not need to submit one if you earned a bachelor's degree where English was the only language of instruction. The page lists no minimum score. |
Application rounds
| Round | Apply by | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 24, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern | December 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2027, 5:00 p.m. Eastern | March 18, 2027, 5:00 p.m. Eastern |
| Round 3 | March 24, 2027, 5:00 p.m. Eastern | April 29, 2027, 5:00 p.m. Eastern |
Essays
- 2,000 characters. Your professional goals are described elsewhere in your application. What led you to those goals and to your understanding of where you need to grow? Why is Tuck the right environment to support that growth and help you achieve your ambitions?
- 2,000 characters. People are often shaped by experiences that are not fully reflected in their resume. Tell us about an important aspect of who you are that has shaped you as a person. How will your perspective enrich the Tuck community?
- 2,000 characters. Describe a time when supporting another person was not easy or straightforward. What made it difficult, how did you respond, and what did you learn?
- Optional, 2,000 characters. Optional: Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere (for example, atypical choice of references, factors affecting academic performance, unexplained job gaps or changes). Complete this only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application.
- 300 characters. Short-term and long-term goals, entered in the application form.
Recommendations
Two Letters of Reference, one from your current direct supervisor if possible. Tuck uses GMAC's Common Letter of Recommendation questions. The recommender answers a 50-word description of your interaction, a 500-word comparison with other well-qualified people in similar roles, and a 500-word account of the most important constructive feedback they gave you. Friends, family and professors who did not supervise your work are discouraged. A reapplicant who applied last cycle needs one new letter.
Interview
By invitation. Applicants who finish their application (with test scores and letters) by September 1, 2026 for Round 1 or December 1, 2026 for Round 2 are guaranteed an interview. Interviews last 30 to 45 minutes, usually with a second-year student, and ask behavioral questions based on your resume. Virtual and a few on-campus interviews are offered.
Other parts of the application
A one-page resume, transcripts for every undergraduate and graduate school (every page, including the grading scale page), an employment history covering your last four employers, and an application form that asks for your education and test scores.
Links
Sources
- Tuck: Applying to Tuck, Application Deadlines, read November 1, 2026
- Tuck: Class Profile, read November 1, 2026
- Tuck: Interview, read November 1, 2026
- Tuck: Tuition and Costs, read November 1, 2026
- Campus photo: Reader030, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
