| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,734 men, 3,892 women, 7,626 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
3,342 men, 3,258 women, 6,600 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
392 men, 634 women, 1,026 total |
| Total graduate students: |
524 men, 606 women, 1,130 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
209 men, 155 women, 364 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
315 men, 451 women, 766 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
6% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 7.1% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.0% | Hispanic |
| 82.9% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 3.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 6.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.4% | Hispanic |
| 80.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 7.2% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
710 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Dartmouth |
| Population of city/town: |
31,532 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
New Bedford: School of Marine Science and Technology, Professional and Continuing Education Center and CVPA Arts campus; Fall River: Professional and Continuing Education Center. |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
60 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
600,000 |
| Online campus map: |
www.umassd.edu/Maps/ menu.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (64%)
- single-student apartments (35%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
78% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
52% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
48% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
90% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
650 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections and archives. Artifacts. Psychology tests. Oral history projects. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art galleries; center for Jewish culture; center for Portuguese studies and culture; observatory; marine lab and research vessels; advanced technology and manufacturing center; business innovation research center; center for policy analysis; center for professional and continuing education; dedicated research building; center for university, school, and community partnerships. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, Women's issues |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, braille services, peer counseling, mobility assistance |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Torch |
| Number of honor societies: |
4 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
88 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Catholic Student Organization, Hillel, Christian Fellowship, Muslim Students Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Asian Student Association, Cape Verdean Student Association, Haitian American Student Association, Indian Student Association, United Latino Society |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Mathematical Society, Finance Club, Photography Club, National Student Nurses Association, Pride Alliance, College Republican Club, Habitat for Humanity |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Louise Goodrum, Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Louise Goodrum |
| School colors: |
Blue, gold and White |
| School mascot: |
Corsairs |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
ECAC Northeast Ice Hockey League (Division III);Little East Conference (Division III);New England Football Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | |
| Men's basketball | no | |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's football | no | |
| Men's golf | no | |
| Men's ice hockey | no | |
| Men's lacrosse | no | |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's swimming | no | |
| Men's tennis | no | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's equestrian sports | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
12% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
40% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Tripp Athletic Center, including gymnasium, pool and fitness center, artificial turf stadium field. Outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, outdoor hockey rink, sand vollyeball courts. |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Intramural Sports
Badminton Basketball Flag Football Roller Hockey Sailing Soccer Softball Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee
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| Club sports for men: |
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rugby, karate, sailing, ski/snowboard |
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| Club sports for women: |
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rugby, dance team, karate, sailing |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston (60 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Providence, RI (45 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Providence, RI (45 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
New Bedford (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
26% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Acushnet Company, EMC Corp, General Dynamics, Internal Revenue Service, New York Life, Raytheon, Meditech, New Bedford Public Schools, Roger Williams Medical Center |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Lisa Antonelli- Chief of Cardiology, Quincy Medical Center Brian Helgeland- Writer
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