Umass Dartmouth Description

University of Massachusetts (UMass) Dartmouth boasts challenging academics, particularly in the fields of Engineering, Law, Marine Science and Portuguese studies among others.

One of the largest and most comprehensive Portuguese studies programs in the United States, this particular department offers specialized emphases in Portuguese Language and Literature and a doctorate in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory. The department also puts out its own publication and hosts conferences featuring scholars from around the globe.

Since UMass Dartmouth’s Visual and Performing Arts Department is also one of its most respected, the campus abounds with theatre performance opportunities as well as student art galleries.

Additionally, UMass has Business and Liberal Arts divisions as well as a division for the study of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement. Graduate programs are also available in a number of departments.

Since UMass Dartmouth houses numerous research centers and institutes where scholarly conferences are held, the level of scholarship on campus is inspiring and stimulating.

An application, transcripts, a personal essay and SAT scores are some of the materials prospective undergraduates will need to submit to admissions for consideration.

Students who need assistance with paying tuition may apply for financial aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Corsairs

Nickname

UMD

Website

www.umassd.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$10,358

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,061

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

9,302

Umass Dartmouth Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
7,982
Freshman Class
1,556
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
9,302

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
79%
Out-of-State
21%

Gender of Students

Women
48%
Men
52%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
7%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
79%
Latino
3%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

Massachusetts
79%
Rhode Island
1%
Other
20%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%