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Founded in 1895, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, or UMD, is a multi-campus university. It is part of the University of Massachusetts. The main campus is situated in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and is spread across an area of 710 acres. UMD offers more than 60 undergraduate programs and over 15 graduate programs in different fields of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
UMD’s official mascot is the Corsair. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Valerie Amaral, Miss Massachusetts 2007; Brian Helgeland, Academy Award winning screenwriter; and Gregory Yob, computer game designer.
The campus of UMass Dartmouth is in North Dartmouth, MA, which is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UMass Dartmouth include, at the school's highest level, 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 photography and commercial art, fine arts, and business and management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 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.
In 2007, the school had 9,080 students enrolled (7,925 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.umassd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 440 | business management, marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, operations management, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 309 | English, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, history, political science, economics, Portuguese language, technical and business writing, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 111 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 110 | various nursing |
| Engineering | 84 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, textile sciences |
| Science | 75 | biology, chemistry, physics, chemistry courses, biological and physical sciences, marine biology |
| Education And Teaching | 66 | teacher education, art education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 63 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 54 | multimedia, commercial art, photography, drawing, printmaking |
| Fine Arts | 43 | painting, sculpture, metal and jewelry, textile arts, ceramics, art history and criticism, fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Design | 41 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Support And Technology | 20 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UMass Dartmouth in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,157 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 245 | 32 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 33 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, UMass Dartmouth had a total enrollment of 9,080 students (7,925 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 96% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
UMass Dartmouth offers campus housing for 4,173 of its 7,925 (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 | 6,972 | 4,651 | 67% | 1,592 | 34% |
| Men | 3,327 | 2,289 | 69% | 813 | 36% |
| Women | 3,645 | 2,362 | 65% | 779 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,592 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,174 |
| Room and board | $ 8,844 |
| Room charge | $ 5,670 |
| 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)
UMass Dartmouth has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 156 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 58 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 108 | $101,186 | 32 | $96,589 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 51 | $79,483 | 34 | $75,782 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 55 | $69,386 | 42 | $63,834 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $57,942 | 26 | $55,729 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 231 | $85,641 | 134 | $73,115 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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