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University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
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  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Dartmouth, MA
  • 1,061 reviews
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    University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    56%
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,030 / year
    Poll
    32%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 56 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 113 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,034 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 136 responses
    • Birch
      38%
    • Wendys
      16%
    • Commuter cafe
      15%
    • Mondo's
      13%
    • 2mato
      6%
    • Sono
      4%
    • Maple Ridge
      3%
    29%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 72 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    D+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 51 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      16%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      61%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      24%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    68%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 69 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 42 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      29%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      57%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      10%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      5%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 51 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      25%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      43%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      25%
    • Not very visible.
      6%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 120 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      5%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      24%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      61%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      10%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Corsair Olympics
      26%
    • The AIDS benefit
      26%
    • Relay For Life
      19%
    • Wine tasting
      10%
    • NERF WAR
      6%
    • Shake the Ship
      6%
    • Art gallery shows
      3%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 79 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      3%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      33%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      20%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      24%
    • Parties? What parties?
      20%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 25 responses
    • Halloween
      24%
    • Homecoming
      24%
    • I don't party
      12%
    • Mid semester mayhem
      12%
    • Aloha Ball
      8%
    • Graduation
      8%
    • Fall Family Festival
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    51%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 92 responses
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