Many business schools talk about their “tight-knit community”, but Tuck really delivers. Between the small class size, the remote location, and Tuck’s focus on admitting “nice” students, you’ll make a number of very close friends during the program.
Nearly every MBA program we visited told us a variation on the story of “our community is so tight that students competing for the same job will help each other with interview prep. Can you believe it?”
But the strength of Tuck’s community is proven out by hard facts, like the ~70% alumni financial contribution rate, more than double that of most other top MBA programs. We’ve also heard cases of students attending multi-school recruiting events, and meeting some of their classmates there for the first time ever — a total impossibility at Tuck, where you can expect to literally know every other student.
This is not just a “nice-to-have” feature, but a real career advantage. Alumni are more likely to take your call and provide you with genuine help, whether on a job search or another request.
Tuck’s location and small student community also offer the chance to form closer connections with professors, who have no teaching commitments related to part-time, executive or Ph.D. students, and can focus fully on full-time MBA students. It is not uncommon to have dinner at your professor’s house.
Despite the remote location, Tuck’s many career treks to NYC, the SF Bay Area, and other locations, in combination with the TuckGO program of international experiences, ensures that you’ll never be limited by the location.
For fast facts on getting into the Tuck MBA program see, Your Chances at Tuck: Acceptance Rate & Other Factors.
| Class Size | 297 |
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
| GMAT Average | 726 |
| GPA Average | 3.49 |
| Average Age | Does not disclose |
| Avg. Years Work Experience | 5.7 |
| Diversity Women | 44% |
| Diversity Intl. | 33% |
| Pre-MBA Industries | Financial Services: 22% Consulting: 17% Nonprofit, Government: 16% Technology: 15% Other: 8% Consumer Goods, Retail: 7% Health Care, Pharma, Biotech: 6% Energy: 3% Manufacturing: 3% Media, Entertainment: 2% |
| Undergraduate Majors | Arts, humanities, social sciences: 40% Business: 28% Science, technology, engineering, math: 25% |
The data above is from 2023 and represents the Dartmouth Tuck class of 2025.
See the full report: Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class Profile
Watch Admissions Director Luke Peña describe Tuck’s ideal student: Tuck’s MBA Admissions Criteria
The Tuck Experience, as told by Admissions Director Luke Peña: Tuck MBA Student Experience
| Salary Average | Does not disclose |
| Offers Upon Graduation | Does not disclose |
| Offers At 3 Mos. | 96% |
| Pre-MBA Industries | Financial Services: 22% Consulting: 17% Nonprofit, Government: 16% Technology: 15% Other: 8% Consumer Goods, Retail: 7% Health Care, Pharma, Biotech: 6% Energy: 3% Manufacturing: 3% Media, Entertainment: 2% |
| Post-MBA Locations | United States: 95% Mid-Atlantic: 5% Midwest: 10% Northeast: 53% South: 6% Southwest: 8% West: 14% Non-US: 5% |
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The data above is from 2023 and represents the career statistics for the Dartmouth Tuck class of 2023.
See the full report: Dartmouth Tuck MBA Employment Report
The Tuck MBA curriculum is spread out over eight terms in the two years of the program. This means that before beginning their summer internship, students will have a large number of courses under their belt. In addition, there are a number of activities scheduled before the start of each fall term. Tuck’s core curriculum includes foundational courses in topics such as analytics, marketing, and operations management. Throughout the first year of the program, students take 13 core courses distributed over the fall, winter, and spring terms. Students also complete a project in the spring term of their first year. Tuck’s elective curriculum consists of over 100 courses that cover topics such as accounting, finance, health care and ethics and social responsibility. Some courses within these topics include Managerial Accounting, Investments, Health Economics, Business of Health Care, Business and Climate Change, and Ethical Decision-Making. At Tuck, it is also common for students to complete an independent study supervised by two faculty members in their second year.
See the full offering of courses: Dartmouth Tuck MBA Course Catalog
Tuck does not offer official majors as part of its academic program. However, you may select electives that match your interests, and develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic by completing several electives in that area.
The academic curriculum at Tuck places a strong emphasis on experiential learning. For instance, as part of the required first-year project, students must address real-world challenges faced by clients. Moreover, through the Center for Private Equity and Entrepreneurship and the Center for Business and Society, students can practically apply the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom.
There are six research centers within the Tuck School of Business: the Center for Business, Government and Society, the Center for Digital Strategies, the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Private Equity and Venture Capital, the Center for Health Care, and the Revers Center for Energy. Each of these centers provide students with a wide range of opportunities, events, and services.
The Tuck MBA offers its students the option to spend a term abroad at one of their 23 partner institutions. Additionally, you can choose to participate in the OnSite Global Consulting course where they provide consulting services to clients outside the United States. You may also opt to go on a faculty-led trek through the Global Insight Expeditions program.
The latest application requirements set by the Tuck MBA admissions office are described below.
Here are the prompts for Tuck’s most recent application:
Read more: Dartmouth Tuck MBA Essays: Tips and Prompts
The Tuck MBA interview is typically 30-45 minutes and is usually conducted by Tuck Admissions Associates (TAAs)–trained second-year students who, following the interview, make recommendations on your candidacy to the admissions committee. Tuck interviewers are looking for you to demonstrate the school’s four criteria: smart, accomplished, aware, and nice.
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*All data retrieved from the Dartmouth Tuck MBA Program webpages, unless otherwise stated.
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