College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1895 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
7,519 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$18,267,468 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$35 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$8,309 in-state, 14,991 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$8,574 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student 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 |
Student Organizations: |
100 |
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. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Torch (weekly); Temper (annual); Scrimshaw (annual) |
Number of Fraternities: |
5 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
3 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
461,523 |
Library Facilities: |
Robert F Kennedy assassination archives; Collections: University Photographs, Portuguese American Archives, Center for Jewish Culture Archives, Artifacts, and Psychology Tests; Oral History Projects: Center for Jewish Culture, Portuguese American , Cape Verdean American, New Bedford Textile Strike, Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, UMD turns 40 History Project; UMD History |
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. |
Computers Available: |
650 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
350 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms |
Wireless Capacity: |
500 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (52%), apartment for single students (47%), special housing for disabled students (1%) |
Sprinkler System: |
57% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
710 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Boston (60), Providence, RI (45) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Providence, RI (45) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
New Bedford (5) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Providence College) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
Welcome Back Week, Fourth of July celebration, Senior week |
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