University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
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$13,833
Avg in-state tuition
$29,578
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
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.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
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.
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.
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 scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 19-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1260
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Students enrolled
34%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
59%
Black
14%
Hispanic
10%
Unknown
5%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
52%
Socio-economic diversity
40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
43
Total Online Enrollment
2,590
Percent of Programs Online
71% On-campus
29% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 25% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 39% online
Graduate Certificate 39% online
Master's 20% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $13,833 | $29,578 |
Graduate | $16,390 | $29,578 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $15,975 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,572 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,072 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,572 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $32,580 | $48,325 |
Off-campus without family | $27,105 | $42,850 |
Off-campus with family | $18,605 | $34,350 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
57%
State Grant Aid
55%
Institution Grant Aid
92%
Pell Grant
40%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Science
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Science
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Science
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
BA
MA
DOC
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Aspects of Health
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Aspects of Health
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computational and Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
19Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Education Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Education Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
23Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology and Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology and Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology and Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology and Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Intermedia/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Printmaking
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Metal and Jewelry Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Metal and Jewelry Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Drawing
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Printmaking
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Jewelry Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Drawing
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Printmaking
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Jewelry Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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