University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public four-year institution located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, in a midsize suburban campus setting. The university enrolls 8,726 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 49% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 64% (IPEDS 2023).

UMass Dartmouth offers healthcare-focused programs at both associate and bachelor's credential levels. Specific offerings include Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level, Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate level, and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at the associate level.

North Dartmouth is located in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts, between Providence, Rhode Island and New Bedford. UMass Dartmouth is part of the University of Massachusetts system and serves as the primary public university for the South Coast region, providing nursing and health administration programs that address the healthcare workforce needs of southeastern New England.