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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a medium, public institution located in North Dartmouth, ma. Founded in 1895, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offers undergraduate degrees in 114 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 5,331 undergraduates
cost $14,854 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 95.5%
SAT score average 1149
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Accounting and Related Services
Law
Criminology
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,854
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,493
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $1,772
Cost of attendance* $34,519
Average financial aid package $18,548
Estimated cost $15,971 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,992
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,493
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $1,772
Cost of attendance* $50,657
Average financial aid package $18,548
Estimated cost $32,109 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,331, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

7,759

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
13%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
32%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, students love their Outdoor Club. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
phone 508-999-8000
address www.umassd.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Outdoor club

Ski and snowboard club

20 cent fiction

Theatre company

Pep band at umass dartmouth

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth? 

The acceptance rate for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

The average high school GPA for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $138,076.

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