See how Tuck compares with other leading MBA programs on the metrics that matter most.
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth is known for having the strongest alumni network per capita of any business school. Its small, close-knit community in Hanover fosters deep connections. Tuck specializes in general management and produces leaders who value collaboration and integrity.
With a class size of 291 students, Tuck offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 21.5% acceptance rate makes it a highly competitive program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $182,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 487% after accounting for two years of tuition at $77,520 per year.
Where recent graduates go after completing the MBA.
Source: school employment data (2024).
See your personal payback period and 10-year earnings differential for Tuck.
Where recent graduates go geographically after completing the MBA.
Source: Tuck Career Report 2024 (2024).
How Tuck ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9 | #16 | #10 | #14 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Tuck's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #9▼ 3 |
| 2025 | #6▲ 3 |
| 2024 | #9▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #10▼ 1 |
| 2022 | #9▼ 1 |
| 2021 | #8▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #9— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #16▲ 2 |
| 2024 | #18▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #19▼ 2 |
| 2022 | #17▲ 3 |
| 2021 | #20▼ 2 |
| 2020 | #18— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #10▼ 1 |
| 2022 | #9— |
| 2020 | #9— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #14▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #15▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #16▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #17▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #18▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #19— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.
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