University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in a suburb, in North Dartmouth.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,406 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,333 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 986 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 48% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $13,166, and fees were $405. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,880 and $405 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
Number of Students8,406 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Master's degree | 0 | 5 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 11 |
Bachelor's degree | 14 | 135 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 5 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar 12/03/2016 - Current |
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1964 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1992 - 01/01/2014 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1973 - 01/01/2014 |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Admission
84%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1000 to 1190 |
ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $60 |
Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $549/credit | |
In State Students | $549/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,162/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $644/credit | |
In State Students | $644/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,162/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $24,705 | $24,705 | $52,290 |
ADN | 70 | $38,430 | $38,430 | $81,340 |
BSN | 125 | $68,625 | $68,625 | $145,250 |
FNP | 50 | $32,200 | $32,200 | $58,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 42% | $4,372 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $709 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $2,094 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $5,044 |
Federal Student Loans | 75% | $5,597 |
Private Loans | 11% | $12,764 |
$18,184
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$13,752 |
$30,001 to $48,000$15,478 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,461 |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,535 |
Over $110,000$25,097 |
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Student Population
6,763
Undergrads
1,643
Graduates
4,168
Women
4,238
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
60% |
Black/African American |
13% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Asian |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.