About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Joshua Sylvester
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Address
285 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Phone
(508)999-8605
Email
admissions@umassd.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Tripp Athletic Center
Claire T. Carney Library
Woodland Commons
MacLean Campus Center
Corsair Cafe
Marketplace (Residential Cafeteria)
Claire T. Carney Library
Woodland Commons
MacLean Campus Center
Corsair Cafe
Marketplace (Residential Cafeteria)
Most Popular Places Off Campus
North Dartmouth Mall
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
New Bedford Historic District
Providence, Rhode Island
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
New Bedford Historic District
Providence, Rhode Island
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
TF Green Airport, Providence RI; Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines, New Bedford MA; Amtrak; Martha's Vineyard Ferry; SRTA Buslines; Dattco Buslines, The Loop: Star Store Arts campus, Zipcar, Corsair Shuttle
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Boston and points north:
Route 128/93 to Route 24 south.
Route 24 to Route I-195 east.
Route I-195 east to exit 12.
Take right off exit onto Faunce Corner Road.
Proceed south, traveling across Route 6 onto Old Westport Road.
At fork, bear right, staying on Old Westport Road.
Campus is one mile on left.
From Providence, RI and points west
Route I-195 east through Fall River, MA to exit 12.
Take right off exit onto Faunce Corner Road.
Proceed south, traveling across Route 6 onto Old Westport Road.
At fork, bear right, staying on Old Westport Road.
Campus is one mile on left.
From Exits 12 or 12A
Take right off exit onto Faunce Corner Road.
Proceed south, traveling across Route 6 onto Old Westport Road.
At fork, bear right, staying on Old Westport Road.
Campus is one mile on left
Local Accommodations
Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport
53 Old Bedford Road, Westport, MA
(508)675-8500
Best Western
737 State Road, Dartmouth, MA
(508)717-0424
Residence Inn
181 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA (508)984-5858
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 8,697
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.25
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 590
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — November 18
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
584
with Terminal Degree
302
Women
282
Men
112
Minority
16
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
37%
Graduate in 5 years
51%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, Other.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Portuguese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Behavioral Aspects of Health.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology and Anthropology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Digital Arts.
Drawing.
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Illustration.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music, General.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Mary Beth Shinney
Professional Soccer Player
Steven A. Baddour
American Attorney from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Brian Helgeland
Oscar winning screenwriter
Marion H. "Pooch" Hall
Film Actor and Model
Jimmy Tingle
Comedian
Jim Perdue
CEO, Perdue Corp.
Michael J. Rodriques
Member of the Massachusetts State Senate
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
37%
Graduate in 5 years
51%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jun 30
Notification Date
Dec 27
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,659
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,432
Average Need-Based Loan
$8,707
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
95%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$29,000
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$12,345
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,841
Foreign Countries Represented
36
Demographics
3.88%
Asian
16.36%
Black
10.47%
Hispanic
59.11%
Caucasian
3.91%
Unknown
2.20%
International
49% female
51% male
9% are out of state
86% are full time
14% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
52%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
74%
Campus Environment
Suburban
92/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Wendi Chaka
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
165
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
15% participate in intramural sports
7% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Corsairs)
13 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Corsairs)
14 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Providence College
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Pride Alliance organization
https://www.umassdartmouth.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/pridealliance
Minority Support Groups: Frederick Douglass Unity House and several organizations
https://umassdartmouth.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Providence College
Sustainability
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth believes that “sustainability is the most pressing and far-reaching paradigm of the new millennium.” The university’s Sustainability Initiative functions as a catalyst, “taking a leadership role in transforming academic and practical training, engaging in the community to further sustainability efforts, sponsoring sustainability efforts at the university and redeveloping [the] region for a sustainable future.” Responsibility and Renewal, besides being two of the principles UMass Dartmouth endorses, is a recently finished 100-plus-page sustainability assessment and carbon reduction plan that serves as a link between all levels of those who run the university, summarizing the common goal of finding “greener pathways forward.” They’ve certainly seen results: achieved a 20 percent carbon emission reduction since 2008, campus witnessed the renovation and expansion of the LEED Silver Carney Library, and the installation of a wind turbine; 95 percent of cleaning products are Green Seal certified; and 98 percent of managed campus grounds are maintained organically. One student group, the Green Navigators, helps run a Farmer’s Market on campus and has campaigned for a campus bike path. UMass Dartmouth definitely doesn’t let its fortunate setting—it’s home to one of the largest contiguous forests in the area—go to waste. The university’s Living Classroom project promotes healthy management of the forest, while the woodland doubles as a sanctuary for educational walks and workshops for students and local residents of all ages. UMass Dartmouth was chosen as one of 100 locations nationally to test out green landscape maintenance standards.
91/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
22%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
No
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Academic discount through U$ave program currently Apple and Dell.
