School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in North Dartmouth, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

285 Old Westport Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Main Phone: (508) 999-8000
Web Site: www.umassd.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,042 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.5% of students attend full-time, while 0.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 810 male students and 731 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 52.6% of the student body, while females made up 47.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• Other Degree(s)

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Marketing

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Textile Engineering

• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• General English Language
• Technical Writing And Business Writing

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nursing

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Physics

• General Psychology

School Accreditation

University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• New England Football Conference (for football).
• Little East Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are recommended.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.