University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a medium four-year, public school with 7,460 students enrolled. This college was established in 1895 and is the only institution located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

At University of Massachusetts Dartmouth you can obtain your 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
87
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 87 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Engineering, Psychology, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is relatively low at 67% (way below Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is below average - 53%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is pretty decent -- 15:1. Read more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, $30,400 per year. The additional fees at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (not included in tuition costs) are about $700; which comes to a total of $31,100 per year.

Read the details about University of Massachusetts Dartmouth additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 8,837 applications were submitted and 8,441 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,500
High
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 3,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high -- around $10,500 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Rd
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
02747-2300, USA
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