University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
http://www.umassd.edu

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1895
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	7,519
Endowment	18,267,468
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	35
Selectivity	Selective
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	8,309 in-state, 14,991 out-of-state
Room/Board	8,574

Services
Associated Firms	N/A
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums	Art Galleries; Center for Jewish Culture; Center for Portuguese Studies and culture; observatory; marine lab and research vessels; Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center; Family Business Center and Center for Marketing Research; Center for Policy Analysis; Center for Professional and Continuing Education in New Bedford and Fall River; dedicated research building; Frederick Douglass Unity House; The Center for University, School, and Community Partnerships; Omer E. and Laurette M. Boivin Center for French Language and Culture;Arnold M Dubin Labor Education Center; Center for Rehabilitation Engineering;Center for Indic Studies; Art/Music studios; electronic music lab; specialized engineering labs.
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Museums	Art Galleries; Center for Jewish Culture; Center for Portuguese Studies and culture; observatory; marine lab and research vessels; Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center; Family Business Center and Center for Marketing Research; Center for Policy Analysis; Center for Professional and Continuing Education in New Bedford and Fall River; dedicated research building; Frederick Douglass Unity House; The Center for University, School, and Community Partnerships; Omer E. and Laurette M. Boivin Center for French Language and Culture;Arnold M Dubin Labor Education Center; Center for Rehabilitation Engineering;Center for Indic Studies; Art/Music studios; electronic music lab; specialized engineering labs.
Periodical Subs	2,741
# of Books	461,523
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Campus Size	710 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	54%
College housing types	coed dorms (52%), apartment for single students (47%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
Popular Events	Welcome Back Week, Fourth of July celebration, Senior week
Nearest Airport	Boston (60), Providence, RI (45)
Nearest Train	Providence, RI (45)
Army ROTC	Offered at cooperating institution (Providence College)
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations	100
# of fraternities	5
# of sororities	3
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The Torch (weekly); Temper (annual); Scrimshaw (annual)
Honor Societies	Psi Chi, Golden Key, Eta Kappa Nu
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Catholic Student Organization, Christian Fellowship, Muslim Student Association, Hillel Jewish Student Organization
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Cape Verdean Student Association, Asian Student Organization, Haitian American Student Association, Indian Student Association, People of African descent, and United Latino Society
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) 20 Cent Fiction, Alpha Sigma Tau, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Anagama Club, Anime Club, Art History Club, Aviation Club, Big Brother/Big Sister, Campus Activities Board (CAB), Capture the Flag Club, Catholic Campus Ministry, Ceramics Club, Chi Phi Fraternity, Chinese Student and Scholar Association, Circle K, Class Council, Class of 2006, Class of 2007, Class of 2008, College Democrats of Umass-Dartmouth, College Republican Club, Communicatus, Dance Team, Delta Pi Omega, Economics Association, Enchanted Experience, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Finance Club, Gallery 244, Graduate Student Association, Graphic Design Club, Habitat for Humanity, Hip Hop Union, History Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), International Business Association (IBA), Kekeli West African Drumming and Dance Club, Literary Society, Masspirg/Water Watch, Mathematical Society, MBA Association, Metals Guild, National Art Education Association (NAEA), Open Mic Club, Outing Club, Painting Club, Pan African Dance Group, Pastinha Capoeiristas Multicultural Club, Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, Phi Sigma Sigma, Philosophy Association, Photography Club, Political Science Association, Portuguese Language Club, Pre-Med / Pre-Vet Society, Pride Alliance, Protestant Chaplaincy, Rock Climbing Club, Roleplaying Associaition, Rotaract, Rugby Club, Sailing Club, Scrimshaw Yearbook, Sculpture Club, Second Amendment Society, Shotokan Karate, Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity, Sigma Tau Gamma, Ski and Snowboard Club, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Southcoast Compeer, Student Nurses Association (SNA), Student Nurses for Christ, Student Senate, Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Sustainability Energy Association (SEA), Theatre Company, Theta Delta Chi, United Brothers and Sisters (UBS), Women's Rugby, Wood Club, , WSMU radio station, Student Senate, Intramurals, Chorus, Spineer vocal ensemble, gospel choir, stage band, ensembles for wind, contemporary Jazz, Guitar, Brass, Percussion and Jazz vocal, Cultural Affairs committee and lecture series committee.