- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 530–640 reading and writing, 520–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–30 composite
- Average net price: $20,696 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Massachusetts Dartmouth reported: an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth reviews each application.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth GPA requirements
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth acceptance rate
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth admitted 9,670 of 10,669 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public 4-year university in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, with 5,731 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT English | 24 | 33 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1182 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Massachusetts Dartmouth looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,696 a year at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth?
A lot: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–640 in reading and writing and 520–630 in math; ACT composite 26–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth accept?
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,670 of 10,669 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth test optional?
Check University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth look for?
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,696 a year at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth consider legacy status?
No. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Massachusetts-DartmouthU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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