University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Massachusetts Dartmouth?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

92
%
Acceptance rate
3.24
Average High School GPA
1140
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Massachusetts Dartmouth?

92%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMass Dartmouth accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 9,794 people applied and 9,026 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
5215 / 5578 (93%)
Men
3811 / 4216 (90%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Massachusetts Dartmouth by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UMass Dartmouth considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Massachusetts Dartmouth?

3.24
Average High School GPA
1140
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.24. 17% of freshmen who attended UMass Dartmouth were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 39% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
16%
3.75-3.99
10%
3.50-3.74
11%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
23%
2.00-2.49
11%

UMass Dartmouth is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

13%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
Math Mean
567
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
520
Verbal Mean
573
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1060
Composite Mean
1140
75th Percentile
1240

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

November 1
Application notification

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