University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Acceptance Rate
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,794
- Admitted
- 9,026
- Yield
- 15.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's acceptance rate has risen from 76.8% in 2014–15 to 92.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,472 to 9,794 (+31%) over that period.
Its 92.2% rate makes University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 8%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (93.5% for women vs 90.4% for men, a 3.1-point gap). University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,472 | 5,740 | 76.8% | 1,509 |
| 2015–16 | 7,591 | 5,789 | 76.3% | 1,430 |
| 2016–17 | 8,211 | 6,242 | 76% | 1,367 |
| 2017–18 | 7,959 | 6,707 | 84.3% | 1,333 |
| 2018–19 | 8,697 | 6,744 | 77.5% | 1,421 |
| 2019–20 | 8,623 | 6,453 | 74.8% | 1,320 |
| 2020–21 | 8,738 | 6,657 | 76.2% | 1,282 |
| 2021–22 | 7,983 | 7,362 | 92.2% | 1,265 |
| 2022–23 | 8,837 | 8,441 | 95.5% | 1,319 |
| 2023–24 | 9,794 | 9,026 | 92.2% | 1,376 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,578 | 5,215 | 93.5% |
| Men | 4,216 | 3,811 | 90.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–640 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 520–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 1% |
How University of Massachusetts compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's acceptance rate is 92.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,026 admitted of 9,794 applicants).
Is University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth test optional?
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received 9,794 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,026.
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?
Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth typically scored 520–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth getting harder to get into?
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.8% in 2014–15 to 92.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.umassd.edu/.