More selective than 10% of Massachusetts colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,485. College Scorecard.
Higher than 18% of Massachusetts colleges we cover and 46% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 63% of Massachusetts colleges we cover and 84% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth acceptance rate & admissions
Of 9,794 applicants, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth admitted 9,026 and 1,376 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1050–1270 on the SAT or 26–30 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Massachusetts residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Massachusetts. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,976 | $69,336 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $16,042 | $69,622 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $17,530 | $76,080 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $22,273 | $96,665 | 3.3 years |
| $110k+ | $28,147 | $122,158 | 4.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (35% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($68,804) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $28,924 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth majors, earnings & careers
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offers 48 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $98,642 | $30,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $96,727 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $94,683 | $27,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $91,805 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,310 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $86,150 | $27,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $84,323 | $29,898 |
| Management Information Systems | $83,480 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 48 majors
- Accounting$70,053
- Applied Mathematics—
- Biology$60,170
- Biomedical Engineering$91,805
- Business$73,398
- Business Administration$62,430
- Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences—
- Chemistry$79,043
- Civil Engineering$79,051
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences$96,727
- Computer Engineering$98,642
- Criminology$54,174
- Data Analytics—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Economics$62,981
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Electrical Engineering$94,683
- English$47,268
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Film and Photography$50,008
- Finance$64,107
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$51,857
- Health Administration—
- History$47,771
- Interior Architecture—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$51,406
- Management Information Systems$83,480
- Marketing$64,760
- Mathematics—
- Mathematics and Computer Science—
- Mechanical Engineering$89,310
- Medical Laboratory Science$84,323
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Nursing$86,150
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$62,918
- Psychology$53,561
- Public Administration—
- Public Health—
- Sociology—
- Sociology and Anthropology$41,529
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art$32,222
- Visual and Performing Arts$38,676
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Providence
Overall prices in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,668. Housing costs 4% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 46 inches of rain a year, 33 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Bristol County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Bristol County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Massachusetts by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | 91% | $20,927 | 52% | $68,804 | This school |
| Salem State University | 96% | $15,996 | 50% | $56,662 | |
| Worcester State University | 88% | $13,381 | 61% | $60,624 | |
| Bridgewater State University | 88% | $16,383 | 53% | $57,466 | |
| Westfield State University | 81% | $16,721 | 54% | $57,346 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth would cost you $4,931 more per year than Salem State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$3,274).
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth gives aided families $263 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Massachusetts resident | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | Salem State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $15,612 | $12,338 | +$3,274 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $1,200 | +$200 |
| Housing & meals | $17,940 | $16,378 | +$1,562 |
| Personal & travel | $1,772 | $1,784 | −$12 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,239 | −$3,409 | +$170 |
| Sticker price | $33,485 | $28,291 | +$5,194 |
| Average grants | −$12,558 | −$12,295 | −$263 |
| You pay | $20,927 | $15,996 | +$4,931 |
“+” means University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
What is the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 9,026 of 9,794 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1050–1270 on the SAT or 26–30 on the ACT.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $33,485 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,927 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $15,976 and families earning $110k+ pay $28,147.
How much do University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates earn?
Former University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth students earn a median $68,804 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduation rate?
52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 64% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth costs about $76,080 after grants ($17,530 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $68,804 ten years after starting, $28,924 more than high school graduates in Massachusetts ($39,880), so the cost is repaid in 2.6 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-dartmouth (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).