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The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, also known as UMass-Dartmouth or UMD, is a multi-campus university located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1895 and it received its present name in 1991. UMD is part of the statewide university system of the University of Massachusetts. The main campus covers over 700 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. UMD is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Charlton College of Business
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Nursing
- College of Visual & Performing Arts
- School of Marine Science & Technology
UMD has a student body of more than 9,000 students. There are several student clubs and organizations on campus including the Anime Club, Portuguese Language Club, and Capoeira Club. UMD also has an active Greek life with many fraternities and sororities.
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Campus Location285 Old Westport Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
USA
Main Tel: (508) 999-8000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth HighlightsWhere University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in fine arts, photography and commercial art, business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,157 | 45 | | Master | 245 | 32 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 33 | 8 | | Doctorale | 2 | 2 | | Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
UMass Dartmouth StudentsThe student enrollment at UMass Dartmouth was 9,080 in 2007 (7,925 full-time equivalent). About 51% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 49% of the class. Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,592 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,174 | | Room | $ 5,670 | | Board | $ 3,174 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 1,890 |
Financial Aid: UMass Dartmouth participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 223 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 99 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 43 |
Housing and MealsUMass Dartmouth provides on-campus housing for 4,173 of its 7,925 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
UMass Dartmouth AthleticsSchool sports include football (New England Football Conference), basketball (Little East Conference), baseball (Little East Conference), and track (Little East Conference).
UMass Dartmouth Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 69% | | Women | 65% | | All | 67% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 470-560 | | Math | 490-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (440 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (63 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN (41 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (66 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING (84 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Textile Sciences and Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS (43 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS (309 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (7 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (20 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (11 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (110 awarded) PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (54 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Drawing
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Photography
- Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (4 awarded) SCIENCE (75 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (111 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
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