University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,533

2.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,696

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.2%

9,794 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,759

75.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49%

642 Graduates

About

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a higher education institution located in Bristol County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (152 degrees awarded), Accounting (66 degrees), and Criminology (64 degrees).

In 2023, 1,836 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,137 degrees), 5.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (209 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $14,533, which is $−16,470 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,300 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $14,533, which is $16,471 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,696.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,533

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was $14,533. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $−16,471 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,696

2023 Value

5.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,696. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth grew by 5.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,247

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was of $13,247 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.99% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.47% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2300 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received 9,794 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.8% annual growth. Out of those 9,794 applicants, 9,026 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.2% acceptance rate.

There were 7,759 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2023. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an overall enrollment yield of 15.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,026

Accepted Out of 9,794

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was 92.2% (9,026 admissions from 9,794 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10.8%, while admissions grew by 6.93%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2023)

179

Scores Submitted (2023)

13% of enrolled first-time students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth had a total enrollment of 7,759 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 5,842 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,917. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.2% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.46% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0387% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.3%), followed by White Female (27.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.6%), followed by White Male (15.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,759 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 5,842 and the part-time enrollment is 1,917. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,048 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,096 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
830 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 52.2% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.46% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0387% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 434 students (5.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 172 more women than men received degrees from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is white (1,137 degrees awarded). There were 5.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (209 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (152 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (66 degrees) and Criminology (64 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (110 degrees awarded), Engineering (173 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (121 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are Software developers (535,808 people), Other managers (481,655 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (383,917 people), Civil engineers (304,291 people), and Postsecondary teachers (277,914 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2023 are Legal (110 degrees awarded), Engineering (173 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (121 degrees), Physical Sciences (33 degrees), and English (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are Legal (110 degrees awarded), Engineering (173 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (121 degrees), Physical Sciences (33 degrees), and English (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are Elementary & secondary schools (598,716 people), Computer Systems Design (577,167 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (480,976 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (466,600 people), and Construction (354,129 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

Most Common (2023)

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
152 degrees awarded
Accounting
66 degrees awarded
Criminology
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 152 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

832

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,004

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 832 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, which is 0.829 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,004).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 144 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 13.1 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 39% of students graduating from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (65.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is Female and White (65.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.49% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,137 degrees awarded
Black or African American
209 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
174 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is white (1,137 degrees awarded). There were 5.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (209 degrees).

2.23% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
630 degrees awarded
White Male
507 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
112 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is white female (630 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (507 degrees).

Operations

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an endowment valued at nearly $103M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.38M (6.21%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth had a total salary expenditure of 291M. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth employs 138 Assistant professors, 127 Associate professors and 117 Professors. Most academics at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are Female Assistant professor (82), Male Professor (77), and Female Associate professor (64).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are: Management, with 167 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 146 employees, and Service with 90 employees.

Endowment

$103M

2023 Endowment

13.9%

growth from 2022

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an endowment valued at about $103M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth grew 13.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $331M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$12.4M - Federal
$11M - State
$958k - Local

As of 2023, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received $12.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11M from state grants and contracts, and $958k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$111M

2023 Salaries

5.45%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth paid a median of $111M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($291M) and a 5.45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.88% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.23% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$41.1M

Instructional Salaries

382

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth paid a total of $41.1M to 382 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

138 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

167 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth were Assistant professor with 138 employees, Associate professor with 127 employees, and Professor with 117 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth were Management with 167 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 146 employees, and Service with 90 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was Female Assistant professor with 82 employees, Male Professor with 77 employees, and Female Associate professor with 64 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

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