What SAT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's middle 50% SAT range is 1050 to 1270. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

Middle 50% ACT range is 26 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth admits roughly 91% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $20,927 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Acceptance Rate: 90.6% (2026) & How to Get In

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Northeast

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has an acceptance rate of 90.6% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1050-1270. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

Acceptance rate: 90.6%
SAT mid-50: 1050-1270
Cost after aid: $20,927
Graduation rate: 52%

What University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth says matters

How University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 11%; 3,613 of 33,415
Yield: 49%; 1,765 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1460-1520
ACT mid-50: 33-35
CDS year: 2025-26

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 11%1,568 of 14,444
Women: 11%2,044 of 18,947

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendations
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth published for 2025-26, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission95

Applications

Total first-time, first-year males who applied: 14,444
Total first-time, first-year females who applied: 18,947
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted: 1,568
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted: 2,044
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 777
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 987
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 777
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 987
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 33,415
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 3,613
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 1,765
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 4,733
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 659
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 364
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 19,414
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 2,422
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,132
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 9,260
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 531
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 268
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 8
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 3,061
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 1,193
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 71

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Foreign language: 3
Social studies: 3
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Foreign language: 4
Social studies: 4

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Very Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Very Important
Application Essay: Very Important
Recommendation(s): Very Important
Interview: Very Important
Extracurricular activities: Very Important
Talent/ability: Very Important
Character/personal qualities: Very Important
First generation: Very Important
Alumni/ae relation: Very Important
Geographical residence: Very Important
State residency: Very Important
Religious affiliation/commitment: Very Important
Volunteer work: Very Important
Work experience: Very Important
Level of applicant’s interest: Very Important

First-time, first-year Profile

Percent Submitting SAT Scores: 42%
Percent Submitting ACT Scores: 16%
Number Submitting SAT Scores: 749
Number Submitting ACT Scores: 279
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,460
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,500
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,520
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 720
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 740
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 760
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 730
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 760
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 780
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 33%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 34%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 35%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 31%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 33%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 34%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 34%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 35%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 35%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 88
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 11.85
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 0.15
SAT Math: 700-800: 92.5
SAT Math: 600-699: 7.4
SAT Math: 500-599: 0.1
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 87%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 96%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 97%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 3.0%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 21%

Admission Policies

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: -
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission7

Fall Applicants

Males: 817
Females: 814
Males: 84
Females: 94
Males: 26
Females: 27

Application for Admission

Fall Closing Date: Month: 3

Academic Offerings and Policies9

Special Study Options

Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Mathematics: X
Social science: X

Student Life37

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 76%
Percent of males who join fraternities: 0
Percent of females who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 100%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 0
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 71%
Percent of males who join fraternities: 12%
Percent of females who join sororities: 15%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 60%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 40%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X
Yearbook: X

Financial Aid51

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 52
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 23,157
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 179
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 18,964
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 2
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 32,989
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 7937378.00
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 1221750.00
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 143620167.00
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 2849658.00
Total Scholarships/Grants: 155628953.00
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 5436378.00
Federal Work-Study: 3707685.00
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 1983798.00
Total Self-Help: 11127861.00
Parent Loans: 0.00
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0.00
Athletic Awards: 0.00

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 452327.00
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 0.00
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 3460632.00
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 764108.00
Total Scholarships/Grants: 4677067.00
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 7355301.00
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 0.00
Total Self-Help: 7355301.00
Parent Loans: 12183728.00
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0.00
Athletic Awards: 0.00

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 396
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 382
C. Institutional loan programs.: 158
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 58
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 23.00
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 22.00
C. Institutional loan programs.: 1.00
D. State loan programs.: 0.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 1.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 25584
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 15190
C. Institutional loan programs.: 3658
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 64668

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: Tufts introduced the Tufts Tuition Pact which guarantees scholarship and grant aid will cover the cost of tuition for families with total income less than $150,000 and typical &RPPRQ'DWD6HW

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred9

Diploma/Certificates

Architecture: 0
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Architecture: 1.05
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 1.86
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 0
Other: 0
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence1

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 76

Instructional Faculty And Class Size40

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 769
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 195
C. Total number who are females: 376
D. Total number who are males: 393
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 32
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 734
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 33
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 2
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 181
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 444
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 102
C. Total number who are females: 233
D. Total number who are males: 211
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 5
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 312
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 84
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 36
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 12
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 69
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,213
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 297
C. Total number who are females: 609
D. Total number who are males: 604
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 37
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,046
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 117
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 38
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 12
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 250

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio: 9.691
based on ____ students: 6,910

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 165
10-19: 165
20-29: 626
30-39: 235
40-49: 131
50-99: 57
100+: 63
Total: 46

Source: University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's Common Data Set 2025-26

About University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a small public university in North Dartmouth, MA, in a city setting.

What University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth looks for

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's middle 50% SAT range is 1050 to 1270. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?
Middle 50% ACT range is 26 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth admits roughly 91% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $20,927 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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