University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

country rank	316
world rank	873

University Overview

Founded in 1895, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of North Dartmouth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US 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 125 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and 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. UMass Dartmouth also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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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 02747-2300 Massachusetts United States
Tel	+1 (508) 999 8000
Fax	+1 (508) 999 8901

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master 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 Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	12,500-15,000 US$ (9,200-11,000 Euro)	15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro)
International students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)

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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	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
^New Admission Requirements	- Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is considered but not required - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate	70-80%
Admission Office	285 Old Westport Road North Dartmouth 02747-2300 (508) 999 8605

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the 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	9,000-9,999
Academic Staff	600-699
Control Type	Public State
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	None

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Basic Classification	Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
2000 Classification	Masters Colleges and Universities I
Size & Setting	Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile	High undergraduate

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Professions focus, no graduate coexistence

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 242,682 physical volumes, 6,959 physical media, 1,209 digital/electronic medium and 142 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing	Yes University of Massachusetts Dartmouth provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,018 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities	Yes
Financial Aids	Yes

Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes
Academic Counseling	Yes
Career Services	Yes
Institutional Hospital	Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Accreditation

1964

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of 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)

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Massachusetts System
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
National Athletic Association (NAA)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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Open Education Global

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