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University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth is a public research university in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, with about 5,200 undergraduates. It admitted 90.6% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $15,612 a year for in-state students and $32,567 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth costs

University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth charges $15,612 a year in published tuition and fees for Massachusetts residents, about $7,806 a semester, and $32,567 a year for students from other states, about $16,284 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $33,485 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $19,444 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth

For fall 2024, University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth received 10,669 applications and admitted 9,670 students, and 1,303 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1050 and 1270.

What University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other146
Business Administration and Management72
Psychology70
Accounting65
Biology / Biological Sciences64
Marketing / Marketing Management58
Finance54
Criminology51

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth's acceptance rate? 90.6% for fall 2024: 9,670 of 10,669 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth? $15,612 a year for in-state students and $32,567 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth? About 5,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1050–1270.

What is the campus setting at University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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