University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

country rank	312
world rank	917

University Overview

Founded in 1895, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of North Dartmouth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 124 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Acronym	UMass Dartmouth
Founded	1895
Colours	Blue and gold
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University Location

Address	285 Old Westport Road North Dartmouth (population range: 10,000-49,999) 02747-2300 Massachusetts United States
T	+1 (508) 999 8000
F	+1 (508) 999 8901

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	12,500-15,000 US$ (9,200-11,000 Euro)	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)
International students Int'l student	17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)	15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	70-80%
Admission Office	285 Old Westport Road North Dartmouth 02747-2300 +1 (508) 999 8605

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	8,000-8,999
Academic Staff	300-399
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Year of first Accreditation
1964

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
American Bar Association (ABA)
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
American Bar Association (ABA)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

UMass System
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Site last updated: Monday, 4 February 2019

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