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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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  • 4 Year
  • NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA

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5.21.2024

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Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

285 OLD WESTPORT RD
NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02747
Branch of
UMass System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
From University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth is a national research university that inspires academic excellence for ambitious, curious-minded students. Providing a top-tier education, the university is a catalyst for intellectual development on its vibrant SouthCoast Massachusetts campus and beyond. We celebrate progress in a scientific and value-driven culture by enabling our students the chance to ask for, demand, and create a better world.

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96%
SAT Range
1020-1260
ACT Range
22-31
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$19,700 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,055 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 72 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 94 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 94 responses

Majors

New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania residents!

academic spotlight

You're eligible for a special tuition reduction. The UMassD Direct program reduces out-of-state tuition for undergraduate on-campus programs by 11,000 dollars.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    7%
  • On Campus
    79%
  • Online
    14%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,707 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
810
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 61 responses
  • Outgoing
    33%
  • Friendly, approacable
    28%
  • Hurting for cash
    25%
  • Stressed
    3%
  • Underwhelming
    3%
  • Hhh
    2%
  • Mean
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 108 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 136 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 78 responses
  • Concrete
    22%
  • Interesting
    18%
  • Literally, concrete
    14%
  • Okay
    12%
  • Provides the education I need, hopefully
    12%
  • Solid
    10%
  • Home away from home
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
69%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 52 responses

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Reviews

Rating 3.49 out of 5  1,178 reviews
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