COVID-19 INFORMATIONSUPPORT UMASSDDIRECTORYCHECK MY STATUSMYUMASSD University of Massachusetts Dartmouth MENU Points of Distinction HOME ABOUT // POINTS OF DISTINCTION SHARE ON FACEBOOK TWEET SHARE ON LINKEDIN PRINT THIS PAGE EMAIL THIS PAGE Rankings UMass Dartmouth is ranked as a national university: #227 among national universities overall ranking. - U.S. News & World Report UMass Dartmouth is classified as a doctoral university: high research activity - Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Charlton College of Business is listed among the best business programs for nationally-ranked universities - U.S. News & World Report CVPA's Illustration Program ranked #2 in Massachusetts by Animation Career Review based on academic reputation, value, and geographic location. Ranked #56 nationwide and #2 in Massachusetts for social mobility - U.S. News & World Report Ranked #3 for best online colleges in Massachusetts - College Choice, Affordable Colleges Online UMass Dartmouth was a finalist for the President’s Higher Education Honor Roll for Economic Opportunity. - President's Higher Education Honor Roll Economic Opportunity (2015) Ranked #4 as a best value Massachusetts college for in-state students - Payscale Ranked 203 out of 1,458 for social mobility: the extent to which a university educates economically disadvantaged students at lower tuition, so they can graduate and obtain good paying jobs - Social Mobility Index Ranked #5 in best colleges for criminology - Grad Reports: Best Colleges Ranked #6 for most affordable master’s degrees in marketing - Affordable Schools Online bachelor's programs are ranked in the top third of nationwide programs. - U.S. News & World Report Ranked #7 as a best "hidden gem" public university for learning outcomes & student opportunities. - College Gazette Ranked #15 for best online master's programs in public policy nationwide. - Best Schools The UMass system ranks 201-250 of the world's universities - Times Higher Education Best Universities and Colleges by Salary Potential Alumni who received only a Bachelor’s degree ranked 419 out of 1,566 - PayScale Ranked #22 in the nation for best online bachelor's degree in accounting. - The Best Schools Ranked #23 as a best value Massachusetts college - Payscale Ranked #10 nationally for the Online MS in Healthcare Management offered by Charlton College of Business - College Choice Ranked #29 as a best value Massachusetts college for out-of-state students - Payscale Ranked #30 for best online master's programs in computer science - College Choice The College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers one of the top 50 best value PhD nursing programs - Value Colleges The College of Nursing & Health Sciences is listed among the "Best Graduate Schools" in the U.S., #115 of 1,000 - U.S. News & World Report Online MBA program was ranked #101 nationwide - U.S. News & World Report Ranked #175 of nationally ranked U.S. universities for service - Washington Monthly Ranked #112 for top public schools among nationally-ranked universities. - U.S. News & World Report Recognitions Community Engagement Classification for commitment to service - Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching UMassD students donate more than 260,000 hours of service each year at a value of $5.4 million to the community - Leduc Center for Civic Engagement Leading By Example State Higher Education Award for commitment to clean energy and environmental practices - Massachusetts Energy & Environmental Affairs Ranked as a Best Undergraduate Engineering Program -U.S. News & World Report One of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. - The Princeton Review's Guide to 332 Green Colleges Designated a Military Friendly School ® with leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience - Military Friendly UMass Law recognized as one of the Best Schools for Practical Training for legal education - The National Jurist/preLaw UMass Law named a Best Bargain Law School for Latina/o students - Lawyers of Color The Claire T. Carney Library has been recognized for excellence in architectural design and library planning by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association/Library Leadership and Management Association (ALA/LLAMA) New Bedford, home of UMassD's visual arts campus, is regularly listed among "best cities for young artists," "cities for creatives," and "most artistic cities" Faculty excellence 14 faculty members have been named Fulbright Scholars since 2009 3 faculty members were selected to receive Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Awards from the National Science Foundation 1 MacDowell Colony Fellow, in recognition of artistic excellence One of a kind, south of Boston UMass Dartmouth offers unique opportunities in research and experiential learning UMass Dartmouth is a Carnegie-designated national doctoral research university, strengthening the regional and statewide innovation ecosystem - Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education 400-MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facillity funded by a National Science Foundation grant Dual-source single-crystal x-ray diffractometer that benefits the research activities of seven institutions in southeastern New England The Pennington SimLab offers a multi-functional learning environment for student nurses, with equipment to practice advanced nursing skills APPLY PLAN A VISIT Accreditations & honors New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Engineering Accreditation National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) American Bar Association (ABA) Massachusetts Board of Higher Education bg Visit us virtually Visit us from anywhere, at any time. 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