University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — College Profile

About

As a dynamic public research university on Massachusetts' South Coast, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is widely recognized for top-tier programs in nursing, engineering, the Charlton College of Business, and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The university holds the distinction of housing Massachusetts' only public law school (UMass Law) as well as the internationally regarded School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST), which leverages the region's rich maritime heritage for high-impact research. Set on a 710-acre campus famous for its iconic Brutalist architecture designed by Paul Rudolph, the student experience is defined by close-knit community engagement, active Corsair NCAA Division III athletics, and easy access to scenic coastal beaches and vibrant maritime hubs.

Wikipedia:The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public research university in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It is the southernmost campus of the University of Massachusetts system. Formerly "Southeastern Massachusetts University", it was merged into the University of Massachusetts system in 1991.

Location

North Dartmouth, MA, 02747-2300 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

PVD · Providence

23 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$15,612$32,567

Housing & food (on campus)$18,566$18,566

Books & supplies$1,400$1,400

Cost of attendance$33,485$57,808

Average net price$20,927Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$32,567

In-state: $15,612

Housing & food (on campus)$18,566

Books & supplies$1,400

Cost of attendance$57,808

In-state: $33,485

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $20,927

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.umassd.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state

Tuition$34,121

Fees$815

Housing$13,000

Food$6,700

Books & supplies$1,400

Personal expenses$1,200

Transportation$500

Total published by the school$57,808

Source: www.umassd.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$15,976

$30–48k

$16,042

$48–75k

$17,530

$75–110k

$22,273

$110k+

$28,147

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

51%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

38%

Back for yr 2

64%

Transferred

32%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

55% graduated · 32% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$51,475

10 yrs after entry$68,804

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k

90th percentile$32,423

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

91%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1182

R 530–640 · M 520–630

ACT midpoint

Comp 26–30 · E 24–33 · M 24–29

SAT middle 50%: 1050–1270

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Student Body

Gender

Men 48%Women 52%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

16 : 1

Pell grant

37%

First-gen

35%

Family income

$49,153

Independent

16%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

12%

Race & ethnicity

White

55%

Hispanic

14%

Black

19%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Ice Hockey
Men's
Lacrosse
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$51,475

After 10 yrs

$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

Resources

Endowment

$118M

Full-time faculty

68%

Faculty salary

$12,795/mo

Teaching spend

$16,600

per student

Federal loans

64%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$42M research spending · 30 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile