University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
- Public
- Research university
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth: international tuition 34,121 USD per year, one-year total cost 34,336 USD, acceptance rate 90.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
International freshmen are automatically considered for merit scholarships of $10,000-$15,500 (high school GPA 2.75+), but need-based aid is unavailable. A $54,000 minimum bank balance (less any scholarship) is needed for the I-20.
Getting in. The school admits 90.6% of applicants (9,670 of 10,669). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 530–640, Math 520–630, ACT 26–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 34,336 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 2,338 USD a year. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 46 international students got financial aid, 9,827 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/7. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?
International tuition is 34,121 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 34,336 USD.
Does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. International freshmen are automatically considered for merit scholarships of $10,000-$15,500 (high school GPA 2.75+), but need-based aid is unavailable. A $54,000 minimum bank balance (less any scholarship) is needed for the I-20.
What English scores does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?
The acceptance rate is 90.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- JyoEcho2024Vlog
- G_syrax2023Vlog
- America bullodu2024Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says international freshmen are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their application and admission, with no separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether international admission decisions ignore ability to pay (they only require bank statements for the I-20), so this is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo CSS Profile or international aid form is mentioned since need-based aid is unavailable; merit is automatic and only I-20 financial documents are required.
Scholarships at this school
International Freshmen Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page describes merit awards for international freshmen generally but never names an 'International Freshmen Merit Scholarship', so that specific named scholarship is not confirmed.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- Counselor recommendationOptional
- Teacher recommendationOptional
- EssaysOptional
- PortfolioiThis requirement applies only to College of Visual & Performing Arts entrants, excluding Art History.Required
- Proof of fundsiAccepted international students need financial evidence for their initial I-20.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
What the school weighs in admission
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
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Credit for exams
The university awards advanced placement or college credit for AP scores of 3 or higher.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data