University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,833

2021 Average Net Price

$21,708

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.72%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

92.2%

7,983 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,717

73.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

54.1%

760 Graduates

About

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a higher education institution located in Bristol County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (159 degrees awarded), General Psychology (103 degrees), and Accounting (86 degrees).

In 2021, 1,963 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. 51.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,256 degrees), 6.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $13,833, which is $−15,159 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $13,833, which is $−15,159 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,708.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,833

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was $13,833. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $−15,159 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$21,708

2021 Value

5.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,708. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth grew by 5.32%.

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

$12,839

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was of $12,839 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.18% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 17.8% with respect to 2020, when 73% 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.

1.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was 1.72%, which represents 39 out of the 2269 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 7,983 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.64% annual growth. Out of those 7,983 applicants, 7,362 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.2% acceptance rate.

There were 7,717 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2021. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an overall enrollment yield of 17.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,362

Accepted Out of 7,983

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was 92.2% (7,362 admissions from 7,983 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.64%, while admissions grew by 10.6%..

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

16%

Submission Percentage (2021)

205

Scores Submitted (2021)

16% of enrolled first-time students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth had a total enrollment of 7,717 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 5,656 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,061. This means that 73.3% 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 58.6% White, 13.8% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Two or More Races, 3.77% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.013% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.5%), followed by White Female (27.4%) and Black or African American Female (9.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,717 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 5,656 and the part-time enrollment is 2,061. This means that 73.3% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

68%

2021 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 68%. 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 (2021)

White
4,521 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,063 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
772 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is 58.6% White, 13.8% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Two or More Races, 3.77% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.013% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 380 students (4.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 75 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 (1,256 degrees awarded). There were 6.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (159 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (103 degrees) and Accounting (86 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (86 degrees awarded), Engineering (190 degrees), and English (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (426,343 people), Software developers (423,574 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (339,020 people), Civil engineers (265,278 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (208,431 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2021 are Legal (86 degrees awarded), Engineering (190 degrees), English (45 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (115 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are Legal (86 degrees awarded), Engineering (190 degrees), English (45 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (115 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

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 Architectural, engineering & related services (574,051 people), Computer Systems Design (525,899 people), Elementary & secondary schools (459,982 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (412,659 people), and Construction (348,449 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 (2021)

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
159 degrees awarded
General Psychology
103 degrees awarded
Accounting
86 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 159 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

944

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 944 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, which is 0.926 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,019).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 112 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 137 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 5.07 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% 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, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.29% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,256 degrees awarded
Black or African American
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is white (1,256 degrees awarded). There were 6.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

3.41% of degree recipients (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
658 degrees awarded
White Male
598 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is white female (658 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (598 degrees).

Operations

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an endowment valued at nearly $104M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.13M (3.99%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth had a total salary expenditure of 241M. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth employs 121 Professors, 110 Associate professors and 96 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are Male Professor (74), Male Associate professor (60), and Female Lecturer (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are: Management, with 145 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 142 employees, and Service with 85 employees.

Endowment

$104M

2021 Endowment

54.9%

growth from 2020

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an endowment valued at about $104M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth grew 54.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $284M 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

$7.17M - Federal
$6.28M - State
$710k - Local

As of 2021, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received $7.17M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.28M from state grants and contracts, and $710k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$101M

2021 Salaries

6.23%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth paid a median of $101M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($241M) and a 6.23% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$39.7M

Instructional Salaries

385

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth paid a total of $39.7M to 385 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

121 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

145 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth were Professor with 121 employees, Associate professor with 110 employees, and Lecturer with 96 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth were Management with 145 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 142 employees, and Service with 85 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was Male Professor with 74 employees, Male Associate professor with 60 employees, and Female Lecturer with 54 employees.

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