University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

The University serves as an intellectual catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation on a global, national, and regional scale. During the first decade of the 21st century, UMass Dartmouth has continued to grow in size and impact. The campus residential population is about 3,600 students, and the research enterprise attracts $26.1 million. In addition, the university’s commitment to civic engagement has generated 257,000 hours of service to the community, valued at $8 million. UMass Dartmouth cultivates a vital and vibrant culture of research, scholarship, and innovation that reflects the expertise of faculty, staff, and students, the strength of their academic programs, and the needs of their region, the Commonwealth, and the global community. In 2016, UMass Dartmouth was designated by Carnegie as a Doctoral Research University - R2, recognizing the significant level of research at the university. Additionally, UMassD is ranked as a national university and #227 among national universities overall ranking according to the U.S. News & World Report.