University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, MA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Rankings
Affordability61
Selectivity25
Retention27
Graduation6
Earnings49
Diversity63
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
80%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
20%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing28%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education<1%
Engineering12%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
78%
Admission Rate
545
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
$14K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$27K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
70%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 62% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 70% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 74% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
71%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 37% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 52% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 51% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 51% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 53% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
95%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
6,649
Undergraduates
65%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,672
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, MA
Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford
5 miles, NE
Diman Regional Technical Institute
8 miles, NW
Bristol Community College
9 miles, NW
Rob Roy Academy-Fall River
9 miles, NW