University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth

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About University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,833, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $13,833, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $29,578.

North Dartmouth, MA

$13,833

Avg in-state
tuition

$29,578

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

92%

Acceptance Rate Insight

92% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

68%

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

54%

Graduation Rate Insight

54% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1260

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

8k

Students enrolled

34%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

59%

Unknown

5%

Black

14%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

40%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

43

Total Online Enrollment

2,590

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

71% On-campus

29% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold25% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold39% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold39% online

Master'sCheck Bold20% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

57%

State Grant Aid

55%

Institution Grant Aid

92%

Pell Grant

40%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,302
State Grant Aid$2,110
Institution Grant Aid$4,768
Pell Grant Aid$4,611

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History
14History.
15Legal Professions And Studies.
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Philosophy And Religious Studies.
20Physical Sciences.
21Psychology.
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
23Social Sciences.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.