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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. Massachusetts-Dartmouth admits about 9 in 10 applicants (91%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 21% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 77%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled12 of 100 · 1,303 students
Admitted, went elsewhere79 of 100 · 8,367
Not admitted9 of 100 · 999

The funnel

Applied
10,669
Admitted
9,670
Enrolled
1,303

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (89% and 92%).

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13%

Yield

13% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college13%
13%
← 5%higher than 24% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college91%
91%
← More selectivemore selective than 21% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. Massachusetts-Dartmouth reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 10% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Required
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Considered

Recent change: Stopped requiring recommendations (still considered) in fall 2024.

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1160 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1050–1270median 1170
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing530–640median 590
400500600700800
Math520–630median 580
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

10%

submitted SAT

1%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1160
1160
← 900higher than 47% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)