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OVERVIEW
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
UMassachusetts at Dartmouth, founded in 1895, is a public, comprehensive institution. With five professional colleges - business,
engineering, visual and performing arts, nursing, and arts and sciences - UMASS Dartmouth offers more than 40 majors to 5,500
undergraduate and graduate students. Publicly supported, the university provides affordable professional and preprofessional
options as well as a variety of cocurricular activities, organizations and athletic programs. Its contemporary 710-acre campus is
located in North Dartmouth in southeastern Massachusetts, 60 miles south of Boston.
Web Site
www.umassd.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
7,454
Women
3,548 (47.6%)
Men
3,906 (52.4%)
Graduate Students
1,657
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
77% of 7,472 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.15
SAT Math
523 average
470-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
506 average
450-560 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
492 average
440-540 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
22 average
19-25 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $26,982
Out-of-state: $40,567
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,588
Out-of-state: $26,173
Room and Board
$11,622
Average Percent of Need Met
89%
Average Freshman Award
$16,523
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$31,070
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
378
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 15% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 10% of classes
50-99 students: 10% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
North Dartmouth Population
34,032
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston, Providence
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
79% of freshmen, 55% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Corsair
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.5% Asian
12.6% Black/African-American
7.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
65.7% White
6.7% Unknown
International Students
2.0% from 44 countries
First-Year Students Returning
79.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
27.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
71%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
25.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
3
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
1
History
1
Academic Electives
2
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
August 21
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
285 Old Westport Road
City, State, Zip
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Phone
(508) 999-8605
Fax
(508) 999-8755
E-mail
admissions@umassd.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
No set date
Waiting List Used
No
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
December 15
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms
required
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Class Rank
Not Considered
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
77% of 7,472 applicants were admitted
Women
77% of 3,793 applicants were admitted
Men
77% of 3,679 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,059 (36%) of 5,740 admitted students enrolled
Women
971 (33%) of 2,919 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,088 (39%) of 2,821 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Not reported
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
523 average
470-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
18%
Score of 500 - 600
45%
Score of 400 - 500
30%
Score of 300 - 400
5%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
506 average
450-560 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.15
3.75 and Above
17%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
21%
2.50 - 2.99
27%
2.00 - 2.49
5%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
22 average
19-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
13%
Score of 30 - 36
1%
Score of 500 - 600
39%
Score of 24 - 29
30%
Score of 400 - 500
38%
Score of 18 - 23
52%
Score of 300 - 400
8%
Score of 12 - 17
16%
Score of 200 - 300
1%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
492 average
440-540 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
9%
Score of 500 - 600
37%
Score of 400 - 500
43%
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 21%
Top quarter: 46%
Top half: 80%
Bottom half: 20%
10%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $26,982
Out-of-state: $40,567
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,588
Out-of-state: $26,173
Room and Board
$11,622
Books and Supplies
$1,200
Other Expenses
$1,572
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
external finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
uec@umassd.edu
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
Not reported
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002210
Free
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,350 (90.4%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
5,451 (86.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,144 (84.7%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
4,607 (73.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,144 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
4,607 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
441 (38.5%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
2,337 (50.7%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
89%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
90%
Average Award
$16,523
Average Award
$16,379
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,061 (92.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$10,057
Need-Based Gift
Received by 4,006 (87.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$9,550
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 1,095 (95.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,702
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 4,393 (95.4%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,299
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 38 (3.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 159 (3.5%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
130 (8.7%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $3,328
Merit-Based Gift
391 (6.2%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $4,542
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
81%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$31,070
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Engineering/Technologies, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical
Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science,
Education
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Social Sciences,
Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Foreign Languages
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Art/Fine Arts, Applied Art and Design
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Community Service
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children
with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Local/State
Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience, Public Servants, Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children
with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, Veterans, Local/State Students, Members of
Minorities, Public Servants, Previous College Experience, First-Generation College Students
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$1,304
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business/Commerce, General
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Chemistry, General
Civil Engineering, General
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical
Technology/Technologist
Commercial and Advertising Art
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Criminology
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Digital Arts
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Finance, General
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Painting
Philosophy
Photography
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Sculpture
Sociology
Sociology and Anthropology
Spanish Language and Literature
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Textile Sciences and Engineering
Women's Studies
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Social sciences, Health professions and
related sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
Liberal Arts BA/MAT
Special Programs
Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships,
Semester at sea, Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
378
Part-Time Faculty
216
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
88%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 15% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 10% of classes
50-99 students: 10% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
516,207
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
368
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Art Education, Master of Science, Master of Public Policy, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Acoustics
Adult Nursing
Applied Arts and Design--General
Art Education
Art/Fine Arts
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management--General
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Education--General
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Finance and Banking
Gerontological Nursing
Industrial/Management Engineering
International Business
Latin American Studies
Marine Affairs
Marine Biology
Marine Sciences
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
Organizational Management
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology--General
Public Policy
Secondary Education
Software Engineering
Supply Chain Management
Systems Engineering
Telecommunications
Civil Engineering
Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
Community Health Nursing
Computer Art and Design
Marketing
Mechanical Engineering
Middle School Education
Nursing Education
Textile Sciences and Engineering
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
Acoustics
Adult Nursing
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
Community Health Nursing
Computational Sciences
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Electrical Engineering
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
Gerontological Nursing
Industrial/Management Engineering
Information Science
Latin American Studies
Law
Mathematics Education
Mechanics
Nursing Education
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
Portuguese
Systems Engineering
Telecommunications
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
North Dartmouth
Population
34,032
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Boston, Providence
Environment
Large town
Campus Size
710 acres
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
60 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Nearest Bus Station
5 mile(s) from campus in New
Bedford
Nearest Train Station
45 mile(s) from campus in
Providence
Weather
Temperature
15 average low in January, 74.5
average high in September
Rain
133 rainy days per year
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student
housing
Students in College Housing
79% of freshmen, 55% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
45%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Corsair
School Colors
Blue, white, and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Field Hockey
x
Football
x
Golf
x
Ice Hockey
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Sailing
x
Soccer
x
Softball
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
equestrian sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, rugby, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,
music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
7,454
Women
3,548 (47.6%)
Men
3,906 (52.4%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
6,361
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.5% Asian
12.6% Black/African-American
7.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
65.7% White
6.7% Unknown
International Students
2.0% from 44 countries
Average Age
22
All Graduate Students
1,657
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
79.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
27.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
44%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
47.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
71%
$43,229 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
25.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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