University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Massachusetts—Amherst is a public institution established in 1863 with suburban setting located at Amherst. It is ranked 67 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $17,357; out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,293. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,391. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#67 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Amherst, Massachusetts
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1863
Selectivity Low
Size Large
24,391 Undergraduates
Website https://www.umass.edu/

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Construction Trades
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$55,347
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$18,869
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $17,357
Outstate Tuition Fee $39,293
Room and Board Fees $15,437
$48,713 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

64% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$85 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
05
Early Action Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$19,775 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$14,340 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $55,347
47% Students with need received Financial Aid
13.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Chancellor's, Director's and Dean's Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance maintain the minimum requirements of satisfactory academic progress
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
UMass Amherst Flagship Award
Total Worth --
Eligibility First-year applicant
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Maintain the minimum requirements of satisfactory academic progress
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Honors-to-Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $6,000 per year
Eligibility students entering the UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College.
Minimum Criteria 3.5 GPA
Requirement for maintenance maintain the minimum requirements of satisfactory academic progress
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Academic Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and maintain the minimum requirements of satisfactory academic progress
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Community Scholarship and Award
Total Worth --
Details The Community Scholarship and Award is offered to in-state applicants who are low income and/or who are first generation college attendees.
Flagship Award
Total Worth --
Details The Flagship Award is offered to in-state applicants who are low income and/or who are first generation college attendees
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Students

24,391 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
91% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
76% Students graduate within 6 years