University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1962Midsize suburbSEVP certified

About

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth or UMassD) is a public research university in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It is the southernmost campus of the University of Massachusetts system. Formerly "Southeastern Massachusetts University" (known locally as "SMU"), it was merged into the University of Massachusetts system in 1991. The campus has an overall student body of 8,513 students (school year 2019–2020), including 6,841 undergraduates and 1,672 graduate/law students. As of the 2019–2020 academic year, UMass Dartmouth had 402 full-time faculty on staff. The Dartmouth campus also includes the University of Massachusetts School of Law. UMass Dartmouth is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$33,782
Estimated total for international students: US$51,844
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$16,233
Total cost for in-state students: US$34,295

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 5,221
Graduate students: 2,237
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 91%
SAT: Reading and writing 530–640 · Maths 520–630
ACT: 26–30

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 49%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$68,878

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (122)

Bachelor's degrees47 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInterior ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociology and AnthropologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees32 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarine SciencesMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees14 subjects

Biological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralChemistryComputer EngineeringEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralLawMarine SciencesPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

LawRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Undergraduate certificates5 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects

Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsPublic Policy Analysis

Graduate certificates20 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDesign and Applied ArtsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsIndustrial EngineeringInternational BusinessManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingPublic AdministrationPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.