University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
North Dartmouth, MA
5.0 1 review

#5 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,968

Location North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Website umassd.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#482

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, approximately 60 miles south of Boston, UMass Dartmouth occupies a 710-acre campus known for its distinctive Brutalist architecture designed by Paul Rudolph in the 1960s. The university, which evolved from the merger of textile schools and technical institutes, gained university status in 1991 as part of the University of Massachusetts system. UMass Dartmouth primarily serves southeastern Massachusetts and offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in engineering, marine science, business, and visual arts. The campus features extensive residential facilities housing most first-year students, with multiple dining options and academic buildings connected by a ring road system. As a Division III institution, the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs compete in the Little East Conference across multiple sports programs.

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Ratings

UMass Dartmouth is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Massachusetts Dartmouth within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#482
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#143
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#32
Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts

#5
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#514
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#32

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1050/1270
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/30
GPA 3.37

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.5%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Massachusetts Resident Tuition

$15,612

Out of State Resident Tuition

$32,567

Breakdown

Tuition $15,612
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $715
Room and Board $18,566
Budget for Other Expenses $1,772
Total One Year Cost $38,065

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are Business, Health Professions, and Social Sciences. 31% of students major in Business, 12% in Health Professions, and 10% in Social Sciences.