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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a large, public institution located in Amherst, ma. Founded in 1863, University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers undergraduate degrees in 306 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 24,111 undergraduates
cost $16,952 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Massachusetts-Amherst? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 63.5%
SAT score average 1376
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA 4.07
Application fee $85
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Key deadlines

June
30
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05
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Massachusetts-Amherst is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Economics
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Public Health
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $16,952
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,123
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $33,475
Average financial aid package $21,009
Estimated cost $12,466 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,171
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,123
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $54,694
Average financial aid package $21,009
Estimated cost $33,685 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,111, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

31,810

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
43%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
35%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Massachusetts-Amherst, students love their Minutemen Marching Band, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003
phone 413-545-0111
address www.umass.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Minutemen marching band

Ski and board club

Outing club

University programming council

Student government association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Massachusetts-Amherst to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst? 

The acceptance rate for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 64%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

The average high school GPA for University of Massachusetts-Amherst students was 4.07.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Massachusetts-Amherst including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $133,900.

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