Reasons to Choose UMassD
Why UMassD?
Corsairs share some of the reasons why they chose UMassD to be their second home.
From academics to community to location, there are a lot of reasons to love UMassD.
Excellent education
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UMass Dartmouth is a nationally ranked doctoral research university
![Engineering students prep for Target Hackathon 2019](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/admissions/undergraduate/images/coe-target-hackathon-2019-3.jpg)
More than 90 undergraduate academic programs
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Faculty who are committed to innovative research and personalized education
Strong sense of community
![Corsair Fair](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/about/CorsairFair14_014-1.jpg)
Students who are ambitious, hard-working, committed to service, and ready to have fun
![Corsair Olympics](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/about/CorsairOlympics_140901_010-1.jpg)
Student clubs and organizations: Esports, newspaper, theater, academic clubs and many more.
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Go Corsairs! NCAA Division III teams, plus intramurals, wellness programs, and fitness classes
Location, location
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A beautiful 710-acre campus with a lively quad, forested paths, and a unique architectural style
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A student-led campus tour is a great introduction to UMass Dartmouth
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Located on the beautiful Massachusetts SouthCoast, between Providence, RI and Cape Cod—just one hour from Boston
Home away from home
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Campus living that offers independence—and living communities for first-year students
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A variety of living arrangements, from traditional residence halls to apartments and townhouses
![UMassD Fitness Center](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/admissions/undergraduate/images/FitnessCenterOpening_0021-1.jpg)
Enjoy great food at The Grove and across campus—then work it off at the Fitness Center