UMass Dartmouth Admission Requirements
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UMass Dartmouth Admission Overview
UMass Dartmouth admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UMass Dartmouth admitted 90.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.37 GPA (B+) and SAT 1050-1270 / ACT 26-30. UMass Dartmouth is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UMass Dartmouth is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
UMass Dartmouth Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Acceptance Rate
The UMass Dartmouth acceptance rate is 90.6%. Last year, 9,670 of 10,669 applicants were admitted. That is the 58th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UMass Dartmouth and can you get accepted?
UMass Dartmouth is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UMass Dartmouth GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.37Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.37
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at UMass Dartmouth typically have around a 3.37 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UMass Dartmouth is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #37 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
UMass Dartmouth SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1050-1270Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 530
- Math 520
- Composite 1050
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 630
- Composite 1270
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at UMass Dartmouth typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1050–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. UMass Dartmouth ranks #35 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1050 to 1270
SAT policy
UMass Dartmouth is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UMass Dartmouth ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
26-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 24
- Composite 26
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 29
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at UMass Dartmouth typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 26–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UMass Dartmouth places #26 among colleges in Massachusetts and #218 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to UMass Dartmouth without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
71% of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is $60.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
UMass Dartmouth is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.37 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1050-1270); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167987.
GPA calculator: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026