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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Also known as: UMass Dartmouth, UMassD

Public school in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States of America

Founded in 1895 as the New Bedford Textile School and later Southeastern Massachusetts University, UMass Dartmouth now enrolls nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students across colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing, and Visual & Performing Arts. The 710‑acre main campus and satellite locations on the South Coast support over 65 degree programs, robust internship and service‑learning initiatives, and a strong emphasis on STEM and maritime studies. Accredited by NECHE, UMass Dartmouth maintains a holistic educational environment with small class sizes and extensive community partnerships.

public research university

test-optional

regional campus

coastal location

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SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

UMass Dartmouth implements a 100% test‑optional policy; SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required, though scores of 1080 (SAT) or 22 (ACT) are encouraged for competitive programs such as nursing.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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