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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 4,016
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, UMass Dartmouth is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that UMass Dartmouth is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at UMass Dartmouth is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UMass Dartmouth do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,408

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,153

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received on average $8,261 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,261
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 504 40% $4,680 $2,358,554
Other Federal Grant 722 57% $4,302 $3,105,703
State Grant/Scholarships 695 55% $2,110 $1,466,783
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,165 92% $4,768 $5,554,971
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,226 97% $8,261 $10,127,457

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth students is 54.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.8%.

54.1%

  • asian 54.2% 32 students
  • African American 51.2% 127 students
  • white 57.8% 485 students
  • unknown 47.2% 17 students
  • hispanic 45.2% 71 students
  • International Students 66.7% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 41.5% 22 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
  • Baseball Little East Conference
  • Basketball Little East Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Little East Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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