First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: umassd.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MTH 151 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MTH 151/152 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 Biology Elective | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 CHM 151/152 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 Science Elective | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HST 115/116 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PSY 101 If score of 3 Soc Sci Req | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MTH 147 |
Show all 41 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MTH 151 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MTH 151/152 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 Biology Elective | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 CHM 151/152 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 Science Elective | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HST 115/116 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PSY 101 If score of 3 Soc Sci Req | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MTH 147 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 CIS 800 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 CIS 180 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 232 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 231 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 HST 103/104 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 Science Elective | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 Science Elective | |
| European History | 3 | 6 HST 101/102 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 Social Science Elective | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 Spanish Electives | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 CIS 800 | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 Gen EdCult Lit Elect/Humanities Elective | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 Music Electives | |
| African Studies | 3 | 3 BLS 800 | |
| Art 2 D Design | 3 | 3 FOU 120 | |
| Art-Drawing | 3 | 3 FOU 110 | |
| Art-General | 3 | 3 Studio Art Elective | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | 3 ECO 800 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 PSC 151 | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | 6 CIS 180 (4) and Free Elective (2) | |
| English Language/Composition | 3 | 6 ENL 101/102 | |
| English Literature/Composition | 3 | 6 ENL 101/102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 French Electives | |
| French Literature | 3 | 6 FRN 331/332 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 German Electives | |
| Government and Politics, US | 3 | 3 PSC 101 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 Literature Elective | |
| Physics B | 3 | 3 Science Elective | |
| Physics C - Elect and Magnitism | 3 | 3 Science Elective | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 Science Elective | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MTH 150 | |
| Research | 4 | 3 Free Elective (3) | |
| Seminar | 4 | 3 Free Elective (3) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 SPA 331/332 |
Source: umassd.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 146 |
| Business Administration and Management | 72 |
| Psychology | 70 |
| Accounting | 65 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 64 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 58 |
| Finance | 54 |
| Criminology | 51 |
Show the other 41 majors
| Computer and Information Sciences | 49 |
| Management Information Systems | 32 |
| Graphic Design | 31 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 31 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 30 |
| Civil Engineering | 29 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 29 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 24 |
| Digital Arts | 23 |
| History | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 19 |
| Business/Commerce | 19 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 16 |
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 16 |
| Interior Architecture | 15 |
| Computer Engineering | 12 |
| Illustration | 10 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 10 |
| Communication | 10 |
| Music | 9 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Art Teacher Education | 6 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 6 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 6 |
| Photography | 4 |
| Painting | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Data Analytics | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| Drawing | 1 |
| Jewelry Arts | 1 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Little East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Little East Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
9% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
1,700,901 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.2 of 20
Elevation
142 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
21°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
32.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
7 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,720 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Roger Williams University13 mi
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- Johnson & Wales University-Providence25 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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