UMassD is a top-tier research university for the aspiring, innovative, and curious-minded. We support scholars in answering the big questions. #ProudtobeUMassDA national research university, UMass Dartmouth offers distinctive bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees on an innovation-rich campus.

Core values

- **Social Mobility**: UMass Dartmouth is a leader in the Top Performers on Social Mobility, ranking high in enrolling and graduating large proportions of low-income students awarded Pell Grants, which significantly impacts social mobility[2][4].
- **Community Service**: The university is frequently recognized for its commitment to civic engagement and community service, with students dedicating over 252,000 hours of service each year, and it is ranked in the top 3 percent on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll[5][1].
- **Economic Impact**: UMass Dartmouth has an annual economic impact of $550 million and creates over 3,800 external jobs[1].
- **Research and Innovation**: The university is involved in groundbreaking research, particularly in areas such as marine sciences, ocean technology, renewable energy, and sustainability, which contributes to the Blue economy on the South Coast of Massachusetts[5].
- **Student Success**: High employment rates for graduates, especially in fields like healthcare administration and psychology, indicate a positive impact on the workforce and community well-being[1].