Admission & test scores

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1050–1270 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth admits 91% of applicants — largely open. 64% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1050–1270middle half of admits
ACT midpoint23admitted students
Acceptance rate91%largely open
First-year retention64%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1050
Average
1182
75th percentile
1270

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1050 and a quarter above 1270. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 5,221.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Harding University Searcy, Arkansas 1182 24 71% $26,262
Montana State University Bozeman, Montana 1183 24 82% $8,460
Millsaps College Jackson, Mississippi 1181 25 43% $44,680
East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina 1180 — 89% $7,361
Christopher Newport University Newport News, Virginia 1180 27 86% $16,828
Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania 1180 — 71% $55,730

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1050 and 1270 on the SAT, with an average of 1182. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.
How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth?
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth admits 91% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 64% return for a second year.
Does University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.