by our College Data Analytics TeamUniversity of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a public institution in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts enrolling 5,221 undergraduates. It accepts 91% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 52%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #601 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 12%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth ranks #601 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 12%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was awarded 46 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, UMass Dartmouth is ranked #601 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
UMass Dartmouth also holds the #43 spot on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking.
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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an acceptance rate of 91%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for UMass Dartmouth.
About 10% of students accepted to UMass Dartmouth submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 640. Math scores were between 520 and 630.
UMass Dartmouth received ACT scores from 1% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 26 and 30.
Learn more about University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 68%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 64%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At UMass Dartmouth the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 52%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
In the current academic year, there are 5,221 undergraduates at UMass Dartmouth.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
The average net price of UMass Dartmouth is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,976 | $16,042 | $17,530 | $22,273 | $28,147 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of UMass Dartmouth, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At UMass Dartmouth, approximately 64% of students took out student loans averaging $6,289 a year. That adds up to $25,156 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 7.2%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $68,804 in their early years. This is good news for future University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates since it is 40% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth make the most money.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a public institution situated in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. North Dartmouth is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
Contact details for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 |
| Phone: | 5089998000 |
| Website: | www.umassd.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Massachusetts_Dartmouth |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/umassd |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/umassd |
In the latest year of available data, students from 23 majors graduated from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,084 | NA |
| Data Analytics. | 199 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 191 | $54,842 |
| Nursing | 151 | $65,451 |
| Computer Information Systems | 141 | $62,755 |
| Law | 99 | NA |
| General Psychology | 88 | $30,999 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 75 | NA |
| Accounting | 67 | $46,840 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 60 | $43,847 |
1,410 students took at least one online class at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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