University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Massachusetts residents. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 5,221 students.
About This School
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a public institution located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts with approximately 5,221 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,927 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $51,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public research university in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It is the southernmost campus of the University of Massachusetts system. Formerly "Southeastern Massachusetts University", it was merged into the University of Massachusetts system in 1991.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 49% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate suggest many students struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, the average net price of around $20,600/year is genuinely affordable for a public university, and median earnings of $51,500 a decade out are reasonable relative to the modest $18,133 median debt load. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track — but come in with a support strategy, because the odds of finishing are not in your favor statistically.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,221 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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