Dartmouth Tuck
Why Tuck?
At Tuck, the MBA experience is defined by personal scale, deep connection, and community. Nestled in Hanover, New Hampshire, Tuck attracts students who want to step away from the noise and invest fully in two years of growth, surrounded by peers, faculty, and alumni who are genuinely committed to each other's success. It's a place where classmates become lifelong friends, professors know your name, and collaboration isn't just encouraged, it's expected.
Tuck's general management curriculum, combined with a strong emphasis on leadership development and team-based learning, gives students a well-rounded foundation to lead across industries. But more than anything, students choose Tuck for the culture: close-knit, humble, values-driven, and intensely supportive. If you're looking for a transformative experience in a community where you'll be seen, challenged, and championed, you'll find it here.
🎓 MBA Class Profile (Class of 2026)
Key Demographics
- Enrolled Students: 296
- Acceptance Rate: 31.2%
- Yield Rate: 34.8%
- Women: 44%
- International Students: 30%
Academic Profile
- Average GMAT Score: 727
- GRE Verbal: 161
- GRE Quant: 161
- Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Average Work Experience: 5.8 years
💼 Employment Statistics (Class of 2024)
Job Placement
- Median Base Salary: $175,000
- Median Signing Bonus: $30,000
- Received Offers (within 3 months): 91%
*Not all offers included a signing bonus
Top Industries
- Consulting: 44%
- Financial Services: 24%
- Technology: 10%
- Healthcare: 8%
- CPG / Retail: 6%
🎤 Interview Tips
Unique Interview Feature:
Tuck offers a distinctive interview experience where most interviews are conducted by second-year students known as Tuck Admissions Associates (TAAs). These interviews are designed to be conversational, aiming to assess candidates based on Tuck's four core admissions criteria: smart, accomplished, aware, and encouraging.
| Unique Questions Common to Tuck | Prep Tips |
|---|---|
| "Tell me about a time you gave someone feedback." | Choose an example where your feedback made a positive impact. Emphasize how you tailored the message and how the recipient responded. |
| "Tell me about a time you went out of your way to learn something new or acted outside your comfort zone." | Choose a moment that reflects your intellectual curiosity or willingness to grow. Focus on why the situation was unfamiliar, how you approached learning or adapting, and what you took away from the experience that prepared you to engage fully at Tuck. |
| "Describe a situation where you had to deliver bad news to someone." | Focus on empathy, clarity, and responsibility. Explain how you handled the situation and the reaction it generated. |
Note: For a full list of potential interview questions, check our MBA interview guide.
📅 Application Deadlines
| Round | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 26, 2024 | December 12, 2024 |
| Round 2 | January 7, 2025 | March 13, 2025 |
| Round 3 | March 25, 2025 | May 8, 2025 |
| Round 4 | April 29, 2025 | Rolling |
Note: All deadlines are at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Tuck conducts interviews by invitation only after reviewing applications.