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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
Check below the admission requirements for UMassD UG courses:
- Academic transcripts
- $60 application fee
- GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record
- Students enrolling in a Visual & Performing Arts programme (excluding Art History): submit a portfolio or complete a music audition
Optional
- SAT/ACT score
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology
- A personal essay (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community ser
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
Many of the graduate programs require a GRE which can not be waived. There is no minimum score specified for GRE. Find below the courses accepting GRE score for admission:
- MA (some of the specialisations)
- MS and PhD courses
In some cases, GRE is optional. Aspirants must check the course requirements for applying for admission.
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
The university accepts official TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country. The Duolingo test is not accepted for the following programs: Art Education, Biology/Marine Biology, Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory, Marine Science and Technology (MS, P
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
Applicants must have a minimum of INR 42.38 Lacs per academic year, at their disposal. This covers the cost of tuition & fees, books, health insurance, and the cost of living. Candidates must also provide evidence of the availability of these funds. Additionally, once candidates finish the online application, they need to submit an application fee of $60.
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
Below is the comparison of UMass with Washington State University based on fee and ranking parameters:
University Name | Total Tuition Fee* | Ranking (US News) |
|---|---|---|
UMass | INR 6.1 Lacs – INR 30.7 lakh | 234 |
Washington State University | INR 21.9 Lacs – INR 27.3 lakh | 212 |
*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
As per US News & World Report, UMass is ranked #234 among national universities in USA. Check below course-wise ranking of UMass:
| Course | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | #128 |
| Biomedical Engineering | #118 |
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
More than 75% of incoming students live on campus. UMass Dartmouth offers residence halls for first-year and sophomore students, and apartments for upper-level students. Check below campus and housing options:
- Living & Learning Communities
- First Year Residence Halls
- Sophomore Residence Halls
- Upper Class Apartments
- Cedar Dell
- Graduate Student Housing
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
Firstly, applicants need to decide whether they want to live in university-managed accommodation, or with a private landlord. Choosing a university accommodation can also give you a catered or self-catered option. The catered accommodation provides the benefits of your meals being cooked for you and a degree of certainty with meal costs.
If you are thinking of renting from a private landlord or if your chosen university can’t offer you anything in its residential facility, the accommodation office should be able to provide you with a list of private properties and landlords in the area.
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMassD) recorded a positive career outcomes rate of 97% for the year 2020-21. The overall placement rate was 82% and 78.3% of the 2020-21 graduates of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth found full-time employment. The average salary was reportedly USD 69,756 and the median salary was USD 64,000. Maximum percentage of graduates were working in Massachusetts, that is, 61.3% of them after graduating from UMassD in 2020-21.
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