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Tuition

$12,881

$19,563

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,816
Declined + 2,247
Total Received 8,063
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Public

7,562

undergraduate students

1,648

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

52%

48%

male

female

1  :  18

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
1%
600-699
5%
500-599
35%
400-499
43%
300-399
14%
200-299
2%
700-800
2%
600-699
22%
500-599
50%
400-499
23%
300-399
3%
200-299
0
700-800
2%
600-699
12%
500-599
42%
400-499
38%
300-399
6%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
38%
18-23
53%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marketing
  2. Nursing
  3. Accounting
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North Dartmouth, MA

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School Facts

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, founded in 1895, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 710-acre campus is located in North Dartmouth, 60 miles south of Boston.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 9,210
Established in 1895
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)
NLN (National League for Nursing)

Codes

SAT 3786
ACT 1906

Right Now

North Dartmouth, MA

710-acre campus in Dartmouth (population: 30,66), five miles from New Bedford, 30 miles east of Providence, and 60 miles from Boston; satellite campuses in Fairhaven, Fall River, and New Bedford. Major airport serves Boston; smaller airport and train serve Providence. School operates transportation to New Bedford for studio art courses and to Law School. Public transportation serves campus.

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
55%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
78%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
5 fraternities 1% of male students
 
3 sororities 1% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
17%
Top 1/4
40%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
23%
Bottom 1/4
3%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
5%
500-599
35%
400-499
43%
300-399
14%
200-299
2%
700-800
2%
600-699
22%
500-599
50%
400-499
23%
300-399
3%
200-299
0
700-800
2%
600-699
12%
500-599
42%
400-499
38%
300-399
6%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
38%
18-23
53%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,816
Declined + 2,247
Total Received 8,063

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Admissions Contact

Michael Lynch
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 508 999-8605
F: 508 999-8755
admissions@umassd.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $1,417
Room 6,545
Board 2,936
Additional fees 10,264
Books & supplies 1,200
Total $22,362
Average Financial Aid - 15,281
Total with Avg. Aid $7,081

Financial Aid

86%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$15,281

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $11,900,000
State $3,150,000
Institutional $16,000,000
Other external $650,000
Total $31,700,000

Non-need-based

Federal $18,000
State $16,000
Institutional $5,800,000
Other external $154,000
Total $5,988,000

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 508 999-8643
F: 508 999-8935
financialaid@umassd.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Audra Callahan
Associate Director of Financial Aid
acallahan@umassd.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
equestrian sports
field hockey
football
golf
ice hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
ECAC Hockey (Division III), Little East Conference (Division III) and Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III).
Mascot
Corsairs
School colors
blue and gold

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Club Sports - Men's

Crew, Cricket, Paintball, Rugby, Shotokan Karate, Skiing, Snowboarding

Club Sports - Women's

Capoeira, Shotokan Karate, Rugby, Skiing, Snowboarding

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Roller Hockey, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball.

Athletic Directors

Ian Day (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Amanda Van Voorhis (women's)
Associate Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art Education
Art History
Artisanry
Bioengineering
Biology
Biology/Marine Biology
Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology
Business Administration
Ceramics
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Civil/Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Crime/Justice Studies
Digital Media
Economics
Educational Leadership/Policy Studies
Electrical Engineering
Engineering/Applied Science
English
Finance
Fine Arts
French
General Business
Graphic Design/Letterform
History
Illustration
Jewelry/Metals
Law
Liberal Arts
Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies/Theory
Management
Management Information Systems
Marine Science/Technology
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science
Multidisciplinary Studies
Music
Nursing
Operations Management
Painting/Two-Dimensional Studies
Philosophy
Photographic/Electronic Imaging
Physics
Political Science
Portuguese
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public Policy Studies
Sculpture/Three-Dimensional Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Teaching
Textile Design/Fiber Arts
Visual Design
Women/Gender Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marketing
  2. Nursing
  3. Accounting

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

9,210

total students

96%

4%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

82%

7,562
students

Female
48%
3,642

Male
52%
3,920

Graduate

18%

1,648
students

Female
54%
890

Male
46%
758

undergraduateFull-time

87%

6,580
students

Female
47%
3,048

Male
53%
3,532

undergraduatePart-time

13%

982
students

Female
61%
594

Male
39%
388

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

77%

Transfer applicants accepted

53%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

75

credits

Minimum transfers must complete

45

credits

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 22
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Georgia
India
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Christina Bruen
Director, International Student Center
508 910-6633
cbruen@umassd.edu

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