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UMass Dartmouth is located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by UMass Dartmouth is the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. UMass Dartmouth is known for its programs in fine arts and business and management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at UMass Dartmouth is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 8,549 enrolled students in 2005.
UMass Dartmouth offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. UMass Dartmouth values student athletics, and belongs to the Little East Conference and New England Football Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
General Phone: (508) 999-8000
Admissions Phone: (508) 999-8605
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 999-8632
http://www.umassd.edu
UMass Dartmouth awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 376 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 294 | sociology, liberal arts and humanities, English, history, economics, political science, technical and business writing, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 107 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Engineering | 101 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, textile sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Science | 62 | biology, physics, chemistry, chemistry courses, marine biology |
| Fine Arts | 53 | painting, sculpture, metal and jewelry, textile arts, ceramics, fine arts studies, art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Design | 47 | design and visual communication, design and applied arts |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | teacher education, art education |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | commercial art, multimedia, photography, printmaking |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | electronics tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for UMass Dartmouth in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,042 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 232 | 27 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 25 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, UMass Dartmouth had a total enrollment of 8,549 students (7,481 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 93% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
UMass Dartmouth offers campus housing for 4,000 of its 7,481 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dartmouth, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,049 | 4,091 | 68% | 1,330 | 33% |
| Men | 2,900 | 2,065 | 71% | 681 | 33% |
| Women | 3,149 | 2,026 | 64% | 649 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 999-8605
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,036 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,536 |
| Room and board | $ 7,949 |
| Room charge | $ 4,775 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,174 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,890 |
Financial Aid:
UMass Dartmouth participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 221000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 999-8632
UMass Dartmouth has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 154 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 50 | 40 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 105 | $95,550 | 28 | $89,347 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 55 | $74,813 | 25 | $69,078 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $60,813 | 41 | $61,780 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $53,108 | 24 | $55,855 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 222 | $80,086 | 118 | $68,662 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
| Track | Little East Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Textile Sciences and Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UMass Dartmouth Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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