2,157 graduate students undergraduates 5,602
clubs & organizations
49 total enrollment 7,759
56% first-generation students 38% TOP public and national UNIVERSITIES - U.S. News & World Report
countries represented students live on campus ranked as an environmentally responsible college students of color states represented 2023-2024 Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report student-to-faculty ratio
12 in a row years
2,904 15:1
It’s at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a community where curiosity and determination thrive— from the classmates you’ll learn alongside to the faculty you’ll learn from and work with to the staff support system you’ll have on campus.
You’ll find opportunities to grow, whether it’s conducting groundbreaking research with faculty, interning at leading companies, or exploring countries across the globe.
It’s these experiences that lead our graduates on their future paths—healing patients and helping the environment, leading in the boardroom and creating in the studio, teaching the next generation and finding solutions for tomorrow’s problems.
You won’t just find the extraordinary. You’ll be part of it.
It’s at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a community where curiosity and determination thrive— from the classmates you’ll learn alongside to the faculty you’ll learn from and work with to the staff support system you’ll have on campus.
You’ll find opportunities to grow, whether it’s conducting groundbreaking research with faculty, interning at leading companies, or exploring countries across the globe.
It’s these experiences that lead our graduates on their future paths—healing patients and helping the environment, leading in the boardroom and creating in the studio, teaching the next generation and finding solutions for tomorrow’s problems.
You won’t just find the extraordinary. You’ll be part of it.
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Biology
– Cell and Molecular Biology*
– Conservation Biology*
– Ecology and Evolutionary Biology*
– Marine Biology*
Chemistry
– Biochemistry*
Communication
Crime & Justice Studies
– Pre-Law*
Data Science (interdisciplinary)
Economics
English
– Creative & Professional Writing*
– Literature & Criticism*
Health and Society
Healthcare Administration
History
Liberal Arts
Mathematics
– Applied and Computational Mathematics*
– Applied Statistics*
Multidisciplinary Studies
Philosophy
– Pre-Law*
Political Science
– International Politics*
– Pre-Law*
Portuguese
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology and Anthropology
Spanish
Women’s and Gender Studies
Minor only
Aging & Health
Applied Ethics
Black Studies
Data Analytics
French
Leadership & Civic Engagement
Legal Studies
Religious Studies
Sustainability
Urban Studies
Writing, Rhetoric & Communication
Accounting
Finance
General Business Administration (transfers only)
Human Resources Management
Management
– Entrepreneurship*
– General Management*
Management Information Systems
– E-commerce/Digital Business*
– Technology & Management*
Marketing
Operations Management
– Business Analytics*
– Service Operation Management*
– Supply Chain Management*
Minor only
Business Administration
International Business
Bioengineering
– Biomedical Engineering*
Civil Engineering
– Environmental Resources Engineering*
Computer Engineering
– Cybersecurity*
Computer Science
– Artificial Intelligence*
– Cybersecurity*
– Game Design*
– Software Engineering*
Data Science (interdisciplinary)
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
– Energy*
– Manufacturing*
Physics
– Astronomy/Astrophysics*
– Computational Physics*
Minor only
Mobile Applications Development
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing
Minor only
Global Health
Animation + Game Arts
Art Education
Art History
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Architecture + Design
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Photography
Studio Art + the Expanded Field
Minor only
Ceramics
Drawing
Film + Media Studies
Fine Arts
Jewelry + Metals
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Textiles + Fiber Arts
*concentration/option
Still can’t decide?
You can apply to UMassD without declaring a major.
Arts & Sciences Undeclared
Business Undeclared
Engineering Undeclared
Studio Arts Undeclared
A UMassD education is about you, your potential, and your success. You’ll get to choose from more than 100 programs in healthcare and health sciences, public policy and law, people and culture, business, STEM, art and design, and the performing arts.
6 6 2 3 colleges research centers graduate schools
Arts & Sciences
Business
Engineering
Nursing & Health Sciences
Visual & Performing Arts
Honors
Center for Portuguese Studies & Culture
Highway Sustainability Research Center
The Kaput Center for Research & Innovation in STEM Education
Massachusetts Marine Fisheries Institute
The Center for Scientific Computing and Data Science Research
Cybersecurity Center
UMass Law
School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST)
pre-professional advising
Pre-Law
Pre-Med/Pre-Health (including Pre-Dental, Pre-PT, Pre-Vet)
Teaching
You might have heard us talk about how we’re a national research university. But what does it mean?
It means that as a UMassD student, you’ll be entering a world of exploration and discovery. You’ll have the opportunity to work with faculty researchers on impactful research, whether it’s on rising cybersecurity concerns or attempts to solve and eradicate HIV— or another area that sparks your interest.
college of
In Professor Jia’s laboratory, Linh Dan Nguyen ’25 is researching the structure of HIV and applying it towards drug discovery to develop therapeutics to eradicate the virus.
New Bedford, MA Chemistry
“Elucidating the Structural Bases of HIV-1-Induced CD4 Degradation”
student organizations: Chem Club Treasurer
1:15 RATIO OF FACULTY TO STUDENTS
90% UNDERGRADS EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRAD SCHOOL
Your passion can take you in many directions—politics, marine biology, and communications, to name a few. As the largest of our colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences makes it easy to explore different disciplines to find the right fit.
• Study microbial diversity in northern Iceland.
• Intern for a U.S. Senator.
• Fast-track your way to law school.
• Travel to Germany, New York, and Washington D.C. to present at Model United Nations.
Accelerate your graduate degree
4+1 Master’s in Data Science
4+1 Master’s in Teaching
3+3 Juris Doctorate
Popular programs
• Biology
• Crime & Justice Studies
• Health & Society
• Pre-Law
• Psychology
93%
UNDERGRADS EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRAD SCHOOL
6% LESS THAN OF UNIVERSITIES ARE ACCREDITED BY THE AACSB
From small to Fortune 500 companies, all businesses have to start somewhere. In the Charlton College of Business, you’ll gain the insightful knowledge, hands-on experience, and portfolio that can take you anywhere.
Extraordinary opportunities
• Use Bloomberg Terminals to manage $170K in real funds in Finance 301.
• Develop brand identities and strategic marketing plans for small businesses in Marketing 441.
• Compete for cash prizes at Startup Weekend and the Corsair Idea Challenge.
• Travel to Panama to consult international firms on sustainable initiatives.
Popular programs
• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Knowing he wanted a career focused on creating positive experiences, Devon Zapor ’24 built an event management résumé as an admissions ambassador and by gaining a worldly perspective studying abroad in Greece.
hometown: Coventry, CT
major: Management
minor: Operations Management
on-campus involvement: Admissions Ambassador
college of
Fascinated by the problem-solving potential, Percy Mason Williams ’24 chose to pursue computer science with the goal of making the world a better and safer place in the future of AI.
Honeywell in South Carolina “Internet of Things” student organizations: National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Senator and Sigma Phi Rho
Whether you’re interested in machine learning and AI or want to find new ways to detect and treat diseases, your curiosity will be nurtured at the College of Engineering.
• Publish your research in scientific journals.
• Develop technology to help keep microplastics out of our oceans.
• Win cash prizes for your ideas at the Three Minute Thesis competition.
• Fast track to a master’s degree with accelerated BS/MS programs.
MEAN STARTING SALARY
$77K+
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLASS OF 2023 FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
$3.8M
Popular programs
• Bioengineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
Colin Soares ’24 turned his internship at Boston Children’s Hospital into a job offer in their infectious disease lab, gaining experience he knows will set him apart from other medical school applicants.
hometown: Fall River, MA
major: Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
clinical internship: Boston Children’s Hospital
student organizations: MLS
Club President and Student Leadership Alliance
100%
GRADUATION & EMPLOYMENT RATES FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
RANKED IN THE TOP OF THE NATION’S BEST NURSING SCHOOLS
14%
From monitoring a patient’s vitals to analyzing specimens in a lab, you can make an impact in healthcare. Learning how starts with health science courses during your first year at the College of Nursing & Health Sciences and continues through your clinical placement.
• Take classes in your major in year one.
• Train in our state-of-the-art labs with equipment found in leading hospitals and research centers.
• Complete an internship at the Mayo Clinic.
• Help address healthcare disparities in marginalized populations with the NO STIGMA Nursing research team.
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Nursing
UNDERGRADS EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRAD SCHOOL
98%
TWO
SIX
Your creativity is a highly valued skill. By joining the community of artists, designers, and performers at the College of Visual & Performing Arts, you’ll see there’s no limit to where your creativity can take you.
• Design accessible renovations for disability support centers.
• Display your work in galleries on– and off– campus.
• Perform in the Athletic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Javanese Gamelan.
• Study manga and anime in Kyoto, Japan.
• Animation + Game Arts
• Fashion Design
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Interior Architecture + Design
Monika Kristjánsdóttir ’25
her design and sustainability interests in an emerging field that involves 3D printing garments to help eliminate carbon emissions from transporting heavy mass-produced articles of clothing across the world from manufacturer to retailer.
hometown: Þingeyri, Iceland
major: Graphic Design
minor: Fashion Design
athletics: Women’s Volleyball
Inspired by her undergraduate research, Alejandra PonceLopez ’24 plans to pursue a MD/PhD program in medical school and use her psychology background to bring compassion and empathy to her patients.
hometown: Chelsea, MA
major: Psychology, Pre-Health internship: Justice Resource Institute TAP Program
research: APEX Project - Impostor Syndrome and Diversity: Race, Ethnicity, and Generation student organizations: Pre-Health Society Vice President and Corsair Cheer Treasurer
Honors doesn’t mean harder. It means putting in the effort to get more out of your major. In the innovative Honors College learning environment, you’ll develop deeper understanding and critical thinking skills as a member of a vibrant learning community.
• Take transformative classes like “Predators: How U.S. Drones and the CIA Changed War.”
• Complete a research project on the relationship between resilience and positive outcomes in young adult friendships.
• Receive funding for your travel, research, and creative projects.
APEX: Senior year project
There are three tracks to choose from for your APEX (Academic Project or Experience):
• Traditional research: scientific experiments, critical literature evaluation, or quantitative analysis.
• Performance/expression: creative endeavors, marketing plans, or business plans
• Applied service: internships, volunteer work, or work done in a “real-world” setting
Honors spaces:
• Honors Scholar Living & Learning Comunity
• Honors Annex in the library
1:1
RATIO OF FACULTY TO STUDENTS
AVERAGE INCOMING
4.16
STUDENT GPA
Career preparation doesn’t start your senior year.
Starting on day one, you’ll have access to the tools and resources that will make you stand out—from resume and interview help to networking opportunities at career and internship fairs. That’s why you’ll find Corsairs at top employers across the country.
I met a representative from Leidos at a career fair on campus. I interviewed for an internship with them the same day and got an offer on the spot.”
Clivens Joseph ’24, ’25
hometown: Boston, MA
major: Electrical Engineering 4+1
on-campus involvement: Resident Assistant
Some of the places you’ll find the class of ’23
Bob Melvin Chief Engineer, Teledyne Marine Systems
Sponsored multidisciplinary capstone team on the “Go Anywhere Profiling Float” project.
My experience working with UMassD students was fantastic. My expectations were moderate because none of them had worked in the marine industry before. But from the first meeting, they were skilled and asked a lot of great questions. I was very impressed with how quickly they did the research and jumped into the project. They definitely exceeded my expectations.”
CORSAIR: cor·sair noun
1. a privateer
2. a pirate ship
But that’s not what Corsair means to us.
WE ARE WE ARE corsairs
Problem solvers • Hard working • Creative • Inquisitive
Scientists • Motivated • Artists • First-generation
Family • Ambitious • Student-athletes • Talented
Leaders • Courageous • Diverse • Researchers
Determined • Adventurous • Involved • Entrepreneurs
Focused • Explorers • Passionate • Open-minded
Driven • Prepared • Strong
Henrique Melo ’23 History
Queyka SaintLouis ’24 Nursing making your own community finding the key to success aspiring nurse educator
Christian Augat ’25 Human Resources Management
student-athlete awards
mon: home game @ 7
tues: BBQ on the quad
wed: kickboxing class at fitness center
thurs: Esports Twitch livestream
fri: movie night ~ auditorium
sat: explore New Bedford
sun: study group @ 3
corsair esports arena
Compete in our recreational intramural program. Head to the fitness center for state-of-the-art cardio equipment, a multipurpose aerobics room, and a free weight area. Work out alone or with friends, or take one of our fitness classes. The track and tennis courts and our disc golf course are great places to get your workout on!
Corsair Olympics
Corsair Fair
Weeks of Welcome
Blue & Gold Weekend
Moonlight Breakfast traditions
Corsairs work hard, but we also have fun.
One of the best parts of being a Corsair is our close-knit community. Some of your best experiences will happen outside of the classroom making lifelong memories.
Whether you’re interested in one of our NCAA Division III teams, an intramural sport, or cheering from the stands, you’ll find Corsair pride across campus.
Corsairs succeed on the court and the field— and in the classroom. Our student-athletes graduate at a higher rate than non-athletes.
“Being a student-athlete sets you up to be a leader. My program has shaped me as a researcher and a scholar, but athletics shaped me as a person. I think it’s a testament to UMassD that I’m able to balance athletics with research and academics so well.”
Maggie McCafferty ’24,
’25
Captain, Women’s Field Hockey
hometown: West Bridgewater, MA major: Bioengineering
Intramurals
Badminton
Basketball
Flag Football
Soccer
Volleyball
...and more
Club sports
Bowling
Cheer Squad
Sailing
Men’s Volleyball
student-athletes
all-conference student-athletes
2023-24 season highlights
Women’s Volleyball
won the LEC Regular Season and Tournament Championship to advance to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Baseball
won the Little East Conference Championship title to advance to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Cameron Rodgers ’24
Marketing
Four-Time First-Team All-American
East Region Men’s Track Athlete of the Year
2023-24 Little East Male Student-Athlete of the Year
captured their second-straight MASCAC Regular Season title, advancing to the New England Bowl.
Men’s Track & Field
saw two student-athletes advance to the NCAA Division III Championships.
Whatever you’re craving, The Grove has it:
meals that remind you of home dishes from around the world vegetarian and vegan options special dietary needs & allergen stations spruce
If that’s not enough variety...
With early morning and late-night locations, you’ll always have an option. Stop by the Campus Center for Wendy’s or an acai bowl at the Smoothie Lab. Burgers are a favorite at Birch Grill.
And whatever your caffeine of choice is to fuel your day, we’ve got you covered. Grab Dunkin’ in the Campus Center or head to the Library Café where they brew Starbucks.
On the SouthCoast of Massachusetts, Dartmouth is the ideal New England town. It’s home to waterfronts, the countryside, and woodlands and views you can’t beat. You’ll be close to not only the beach but also opportunity-rich cities.
From shopping centers and neighborhood shops to fresh seafood and dishes authentic to the rich local culture, you’ll find everything you need within a mile of campus. Venture a little farther into the community and explore the arts and live music scene in New Bedford. Or explore some of our 710-acre campus, like the walking paths or our disc golf course.
And you’ll have no problem finding internships, research, and service-learning
• Common Application or UMassD’s online application
• $60 application fee
• official high school transcript, including 17 units of college prep courses
Optional (but recommended for highly competitive academic programs)
• official SAT (math and critical reading) and ACT results
• personal essay
• letter of recommendation umassd.edu/apply
Visual Arts applicants (excluding art history) must submit a portfolio for review in person or electronically through SlideRoom at umassd.slideroom.com.
If you don’t have a portfolio, please contact jloete@umassd.edu to discuss an alternate portfolio option.
umassd.edu/cvpa/admissions/undergraduate-portfolio
Music applicants must submit the music program form on umassd.slideroom.com. Video auditions are preferred, but the Music Department will get in touch with you to schedule an in-person audition if necessary.
umassd.edu/cvpa/admissions/auditions
Application details
Students who have completed high school or the equivalent, and whose academic performance may not demonstrate readiness for university-level work, may be eligible for admission through College Now or START.
umassd.edu/collegenow
We work to maximize the transfer credits from your previous coursework, and we have formal agreements with all Massachusetts state public community colleges, as well as with Community College of Rhode Island, Dean College, and Quincy College. These agreements provide qualified students with guidance about pursuing a bachelor’s degree along with expedited admission to UMassD.
umassd.edu/transfer
Early Action application deadline
Priority application deadline for nursing
Priority deadline for admissions applications and for filing FAFSA
• In-state: $15,612
• New England regional rate: $21,155
• UMassD Direct rate (NJ, NY, PA): $21,155
• Out-of-state / International: $32,567
• Housing & Food: $17,364
*based on 15 credit hours, 2024-2025 academic year
To get specific information, visit umassd.edu/tuition.
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