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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Suburb · 5,221 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on Massachusetts' scenic South Coast, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a distinguished public research institution celebrated for its highly ranked Charlton College of Business, esteemed College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and its world-class School for Marine Science and Technology. The student experience is defined by a diverse and collaborative "Corsair" community, offering vibrant campus life, Division III athletics, and undergraduate research opportunities just minutes from local beaches. Distinctly setting the university apart is its striking, cohesive Brutalist architecture designed by legendary modernist Paul Rudolph, alongside its national reputation for fostering exceptional economic and social mobility for its graduates.

Location
North Dartmouth, MA, 02747-2300 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
PVD · Providence
23 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$33,485
Out-of-state COA
$50,440
Avg net price
$20,927
Room & board
$18,566
In-state tuition
$15,612
Out-of-state tuition
$32,567
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,976
$30–48k
$16,042
$48–75k
$17,530
$75–110k
$22,273
$110k+
$28,147
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1182
Reading 530640
Math 520630
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 2630
English 2433
Math 2429
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
4-yr on-time completion
38%
1st-yr retention
64%
Transfer-out rate
32%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,475
Median earnings (10yr)
$68,804
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,423
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$49,153
Independent students
16%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic
14%
Black
19%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,475
10 years after entry
$68,804
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing152
Business Administration, Management and Operations84
Accounting and Related Services66
Psychology, General64
Criminology64
Design and Applied Arts57
Finance and Financial Management Services54
Marketing52
Mechanical Engineering44
Biology, General44
Computer and Information Sciences, General37
Public Health34
Management Information Systems and Services34
Biomedical/Medical Engineering29
Political Science and Government29
Business/Commerce, General29
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Institutional
Endowment
$118M
Classification
R2: High Research
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
68%
Avg faculty salary
$12,795/mo
Instructional spend/student
$16,600
Federal loan rate
64%

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