University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

What University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth does

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public research university in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, serving approximately 7,968 students (5,731 undergraduate) across seven academic units: Charlton College of Business (AACSB-accredited), College of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Visual & Performing Arts, UMass Law (the only public law school in Massachusetts), and the School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST) in New Bedford. The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, law, and 100% online continuing education programs, supplemented by state appropriations, $42.4M in annual research activity, and private donations. The UMass Dartmouth Deal — a free-tuition program covering full tuition and mandatory fees for Massachusetts residents with demonstrated financial need — is the headline pricing differentiator alongside the unique regulatory positioning of UMass Law.

The technology and operational stack centers on third-party platforms including Canvas LMS, SLATE CRM for admissions communications, Handshake for career services, PageUp for HR/careers, Ready Education's MyOrgs for student organizations, and Carousel Cloud for campus digital signage. In-house research output includes VulStyle, a machine learning model pre-trained on 4.9 million functions across seven programming languages for code vulnerability detection. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via admissions applications across undergraduate, graduate, international (F-1/J-1), law, and online channels, with marketing infrastructure spanning digital advertising, social media, CRM-driven email/SMS campaigns, and on-campus events. The institution's competitive moat rests on its status as Massachusetts' only public law school, marine science research concentration at SMAST, regional geographic position in southeastern Massachusetts (SouthCoast), and affiliations with the University of Massachusetts system and the U.S. Department of Energy's TEAMER marine energy testing network alongside national labs including NREL, Sandia, PNNL, and Idaho National Laboratory.

Name

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Legal name

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Website

https://umassd.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public research university serving approximately 7,968 students across seven colleges, including the only public law school in Massachusetts and a nationally recognized marine science research institute, with undergraduate, graduate, online, and continuing education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Public research university
• Online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, online program fees, and continuing education tuition from students enrolling in degree and certificate programs.
2. Donations and Grants: Funding received from foundations, donors, and government entities for programs, research, and student support including the $460,000 from Carney Family Charitable Foundation for the Claire T. Carney Leaders Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UMass Dartmouth is a public research university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs across six colleges (Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Nursing & Health Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts, Charlton College of Business, and the Honors College), plus UMass Law and the School for Marine Science & Technology. It also operates an Online & Continuing Education division providing flexible degree and certificate programs for working professionals, supported by $42.4M in annual research activity.

Product overview

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public research university offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs through six colleges and schools: Charlton College of Business (AACSB-accredited), College of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Visual & Performing Arts, and UMass Law. The institution also includes the School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST) for graduate research, an Honors College for high-achieving students, and an Online & Continuing Education division. Supporting infrastructure includes the Canvas Learning Management System for academic delivery and the Corsair Engage Portal for civic engagement. The university serves as the only public law school in Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charlton College of Business AACSB-accredited business school offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, management, supply chain management, business analytics, and information sciences for prospective undergraduate and graduate students.
• College of Engineering Engineering college offering degree programs in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering at undergraduate and graduate levels for students pursuing engineering careers.
• College of Arts & Sciences Comprehensive liberal arts college offering degrees in humanities, sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies for undergraduate and graduate students.
• College of Nursing & Health Sciences Healthcare-focused college offering nursing programs and health sciences degrees at undergraduate and graduate levels, including online graduate nursing programs, for students pursuing nursing and healthcare careers.
• College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) Arts college offering degrees in visual arts, design, music, theater, and performing arts disciplines for students pursuing creative and performing arts careers; ranked in Princeton Review Top 50 for Game Design.
• UMass Law The only public law school in Massachusetts, offering Juris Doctor (JD) and dual degree programs in legal education, recognized by preLaw Magazine for practical training, public interest, business, environmental, trial advocacy, international, dispute resolution, contracts, criminal, constitutional, health care, clinical, tax, and intellectual property law programs.
• School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST) Graduate-level research institution based in New Bedford focused on marine science, oceanography, fisheries, coastal sustainability, and marine energy research and education; conducts $42.4M in annual research activity and participates in the U.S. DOE TEAMER program.
• Online & Continuing Education Division offering 100% online degree programs, certificates, and continuing education courses including accelerated options for non-traditional learners and working professionals; ranked by U.S. News & World Report for online graduate nursing, IT, business, MBA, bachelor's, and bachelor's in business programs.
• Honors College Specialized program offering an enhanced academic experience with interdisciplinary coursework and exclusive opportunities for high-achieving undergraduate students.
• Corsair Engage Portal Civic engagement portal launched in 2021 connecting students with community service opportunities, volunteer organizations, and service-learning initiatives at UMass Dartmouth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #6 Best Social Mobility in Massachusetts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TEAMER (Testing Expertise and Access to Marine Energy Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Department of Energy-backed marine energy testing program providing technical assistance and facility network access including numerical modeling, tank testing, and expert support from national labs. UMass Dartmouth SMAST receives grants for marine energy projects.
• NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational laboratory providing technical support and facility resources for marine energy research projects under the TEAMER program.
• Sandia National LaboratoriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational laboratory providing technical support and facility resources for marine energy research projects under the TEAMER program.
• PNNL (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational laboratory providing technical support and facility resources for marine energy research projects under the TEAMER program.
• Idaho National LaboratorymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational laboratory providing technical support and facility resources for marine energy research projects under the TEAMER program.
• Cal Poly San Luis ObispominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner that recently joined the TEAMER network facility as a new testing resource for marine energy research.
• Leduc Center for Civic EngagementcoreOthersUMass Dartmouth center that administers the Claire T. Carney Leaders Program, facilitating student civic engagement and collaboration with SouthCoast nonprofit organizations.
• Pacific Ocean Energy TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization managing the TEAMER program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy for marine energy testing.
• Marine Energy Companies (CalWave, Cetus Energy, Instream Energy Systems, iProTech, Littoral Power Systems, etc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious marine energy companies receiving TEAMER technical assistance grants for wave energy converter testing, tidal device qualification, and desalination systems, collaborating with universities and national labs.
• SouthCoast Nonprofit OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit organizations in southeastern Massachusetts partnering with UMass Dartmouth for student community service, civic engagement, and leadership development through programs like the Claire T. Carney Leaders Program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UMass Lowell: UMass Lowell is the closest direct peer as a fellow UMass system campus with comparable enrollment scale, strong engineering and applied sciences programs, AACSB-accredited business school, and similar polytechnic-adjacent positioning. It directly competes with UMass Dartmouth for in-state applicants, research funding, and brand positioning within the UMass system.
• UMass Boston: UMass Boston is another UMass system peer competing for the same Massachusetts applicant pool and state appropriations. Both institutions serve similar urban-adjacent populations with broad undergraduate and graduate program portfolios, making them direct competitors for tuition revenue, faculty talent, and brand recognition within the public higher-education sector in Massachusetts.
• Bridgewater State University: Bridgewater State is a fellow southeastern Massachusetts public comprehensive university with similar enrollment scale, broad program offerings, and similar target student demographic. As both are regional public institutions serving Massachusetts residents with tuition-dependent revenue models, they compete directly for the same in-state applicant pool and operate under similar state funding constraints.
• Salem State University: Salem State is a comparable Massachusetts regional public comprehensive university with similar student profile, broad liberal arts and professional program offerings, and tuition-driven revenue model. Both institutions serve Massachusetts residents with career-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs, competing for similar in-state admissions and operating under shared state appropriation pressures.
• Fitchburg State University: Fitchburg State is a Massachusetts regional public comprehensive university with similar enrollment scale, broad liberal arts and professional program offerings, and tuition-driven revenue model. Both institutions are classified as Massachusetts state universities serving similar in-state populations and operating under the same state funding and policy framework.

Broad incumbents

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute: WPI is a Massachusetts-based institution with similar engineering and applied sciences focus, though as a private R2 research university with much stronger brand and financial resources. It competes with UMass Dartmouth for engineering and computer science applicants in Massachusetts, particularly those seeking specialized technical and project-based learning, but operates at a much different scale and price point.
• UMass Amherst: UMass Amherst is the UMass system flagship R1 research university, an order of magnitude larger in enrollment, research output, and brand recognition. It is the dominant brand competitor within the UMass system, attracting higher-credentialed applicants that might otherwise consider UMass Dartmouth. Its research scale and AACSB-accredited Isenberg School of Business set a high bar for the system's other campuses.
• Southern New Hampshire University: SNHU is a major New England-based institution with one of the largest online enrollment operations in the U.S. As UMass Dartmouth expands its Online & Continuing Education division, SNHU is a significant competitor for adult learners and online program applicants in New England and beyond. Both compete in the same online program categories ranked by U.S. News.

Regional players

• University of Rhode Island: URI is the flagship public research university of neighboring Rhode Island, sharing coastal New England location with UMass Dartmouth. Both institutions compete for regional applicants, offer marine science and engineering programs (URI has its own Graduate School of Oceanography), and operate as state-funded research universities with similar mission profiles. They are geographic neighbors competing in adjacent state markets.
• Roger Williams University: Roger Williams is a Rhode Island-based private institution with comparable enrollment scale and similar marine science, engineering, and law programs. As a private institution serving a similar New England coastal market, it competes with UMass Dartmouth for the same regional student demographic, though operating under a different funding model with tuition as the primary revenue source.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/umassd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/officialumassd
• Facebookfacebook.com/42362723720
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/umass-dartmouth
• Instagraminstagram.com/umassd
• TikToktiktok.com/@umass_dartmouth

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

Investors10 records

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