University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth or UMassD) is a public research university in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It is the southernmost campus of the University of Massachusetts system.[4] Formerly Southeastern Massachusetts University (known locally as SMU), it was merged into the University of Massachusetts system in 1991.[5]
Not to be confused with Dartmouth College.
Former names
Southeastern Massachusetts Technological Institute (1962–1969)
Southeastern Massachusetts University (1969–1991)
1895 as Bradford Durfee Textile School
1899 as New Bedford Textile School
1962 (merged institution)
$76 million (2024)[1]
$255.1 million (FY 2020)[2]
Mark A. Fuller
Ramprasad Balasubramanian
402
8,513[3]
6,841
1,672
Suburban, 710 acres (290 ha) with unique modern architectural design
Blue and gold
Corsair
Arnie the Corsair
The campus has an overall student body of 8,513 students (school year 2019–2020), including 6,841 undergraduates and 1,672 graduate/law students. As of the 2019–2020 academic year, UMass Dartmouth had 402 full-time faculty on staff.[6] The Dartmouth campus also includes the University of Massachusetts School of Law. UMass Dartmouth is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[7]
Main campus, is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) south of Downtown Boston
Satellite campuses and initiatives
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Fall River, Massachusetts
College of Nursing and Health Sciences[edit]
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers five undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees, two of which are offered online, and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Programs include the Diversity Nursing Scholars Program, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, a PhD program offered to both BS and MS, and an online certificate program for Advanced Graduate Study: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The college also offers a Global Health Minor to all majors.[12][13]
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an independent accrediting body that is officially recognized by the United States Secretary of Education,[14] has approved UMass Dartmouth's bachelor's and master's degree programs in nursing, as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The Massachusetts Board of Regulation of Nursing has also given the nursing education curriculum Full Approval.
Student life[edit]
Student organizations[edit]
The Student Government Association, which is controlled by 34 seats, is a student-run group that handles all student activity fees and disperses them to the various clubs and organizations. There are over 160 student clubs and organizations, 11 intramural sports teams/organizations,[6] and a full-service, public radio spectrum campus radio station, WUMD 89.3, broadcasting at 9,600 watts.
Academic rankings
209
169
501-600
1046
In 2016, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth received its new designated status from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as "Doctoral University: Higher research activity".[32] In the 2020 college ranking published by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education, UMass Dartmouth was featured among top 800 of all public and private higher education institutions in the country,[33] while Business Insider listed the university in 2014 among its 600 "Smartest Colleges in America" based on ACT and SAT scores of the entering students.[34] The Princeton Review lists the university among their most 361 "Green Colleges" of the country.[35] UMass Dartmouth is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.[36]
Other rankings and recognition: