University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

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
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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

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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