University of Massachusetts-AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Northeast
- Acceptance rate
- 59.7%
- SAT mid-50
- 1310-1500
- Cost after aid
- $22,383
- Graduation rate
- 83%
What University of Massachusetts-Amherst says matters
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- 13,062 of 22,603
- Yield
- 27%
- 3,541 enrolled
- SAT mid-50
- 1330-1480
- ACT mid-50
- 30-34
- CDS year
- 2025-26
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 53%13,226 of 24,999
- Women
- 66%18,587 of 28,118
Very important
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Academic GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Application essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character or personal qualities
- Work experience
Considered
- Standardized test scores
- First generation
- Volunteer work
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Geographical residence
- State residency
- Religious affiliation or commitment
- Level of applicant's interest
The full Common Data Set
Every figure University of Massachusetts-Amherst published for 2025-26, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission147
Entrance Exams
- AP
- X
- CLEP
- X
- Institutional Exam
- X
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year males who applied
- 24,999
- Total first-time, first-year females who applied
- 28,118
- Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
- 13,226
- Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
- 18,587
- Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled
- 2,520
- Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled
- 2,795
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
- 2,507
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
- 13
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
- 2,789
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
- 6
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 22,603
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 13,062
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 3,541
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 23,800
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 15,117
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 1,327
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 6,714
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 3,634
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 447
Wait List
- Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
- 11,100
- Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
- 7,261
- Number of wait-listed students admitted:
- 2,349
Admissions Requirements
- Total academic units
- 17
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 3
- Of these, units that must be lab
- 3
- Foreign language
- 2
- Social studies
- 1
- History
- 1
- Academic electives
- 2
Basis for Selection
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Very Important
- Class rank
- Important
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Considered
- Application Essay
- Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Important
- Interview
- Not Considered
- Extracurricular activities
- Important
- Talent/ability
- Important
- Character/personal qualities
- Important
- First generation
- Considered
- Alumni/ae relation
- Not Considered
- Geographical residence
- Not Considered
- State residency
- Not Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Not Considered
- Volunteer work
- Considered
- Work experience
- Important
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Not Considered
First-time, first-year Profile
- Percent Submitting SAT Scores
- 25%
- Percent Submitting ACT Scores
- 3.0%
- Number Submitting SAT Scores
- 1,322
- Number Submitting ACT Scores
- 160
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1,330
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1,410
- SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 1,480
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 660
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 700
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
- 740
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 660
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 710
- SAT Math: 75th Percentile
- 760
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 30%
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 32%
- ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 34%
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
- 55.4
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
- 37.6
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
- 5.7
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
- 1.4
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
- 0
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
- 0
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
- 100
- SAT Math: 700-800
- 58.2
- SAT Math: 600-699
- 34
- SAT Math: 500-599
- 6.4
- SAT Math: 400-499
- 1.4
- SAT Math: 300-399
- 0
- SAT Math: 200-299
- 0
- SAT Math: Total
- 100
- SAT Composite: 1400-1600
- 56.7
- SAT Composite: 1200-1399
- 37.5
- SAT Composite: 1000-1199
- 4.5
- SAT Composite: 800-999
- 1.3
- SAT Composite: 600-799
- 0
- SAT Composite: 400-599
- 0
- ACT Composite: 30-36
- 75.6
- ACT Composite: 24-29
- 20
- ACT Composite: 18-23
- 3.1
- ACT Composite: 12-17
- 1.3
- ACT Composite: 6-11
- 0
- ACT Composite: Below 6
- 0
- ACT Composite: Total
- 100
- Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
- 34%
- Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
- 71%
- Percent in top half of high school graduating class
- 95%
- Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
- 5.0%
- Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
- 20%
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 67%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 17%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 10%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 4.2%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 70%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 20%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 0
- Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
- 0
- Percent who had GPA below 1.0
- 0
- Total
- 100
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 57%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 23%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 13%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 5.7%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 80%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 50%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 10%
- Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
- 0
- Percent who had GPA below 1.0
- 0
- Total
- 100
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 60%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 21%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 12%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 5.3%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 70%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 40%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 10%
- Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
- 0
- Percent who had GPA below 1.0
- 0
- Total
- 100
- Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
- 4.05
- Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
- 99%
Admission Policies
- Does your institution have an application fee?
- Yes
- Amount of application fee:
- 90
- Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
- Yes
- Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?
- Yes
- Does your institution have an application closing date?
- Yes
- Application closing date (fall): Month
- 1
- Application closing date (fall): Day
- 15
- Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
- Yes
- Must reply by (date)
- X
- Date: Month
- 5
- Date: Day
- 1
- If yes, maximum period of postponement:
- 1 year
- Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
- No
- Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
- Yes
- Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?
- No
Transfer Admission28
Fall Applicants
- Total
- 3,622
- Total
- 2,371
- Total
- 1,190
Application for Admission
- Fall
- X
- Spring
- X
- High school transcript
- Required of Some
- College transcript(s)
- Required of All
- Essay or personal statement
- Not Required
- Interview
- Not Required
- Standardized test scores
- Not Required
- Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
- Not Required
- If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
- 2.00
- List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
- Some programs require a resume, audition, or portfolio.
- Fall Closing Date: Month
- 1
- Spring Closing Date: Month
- 5
- Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
- CDS-A Page 28 Common Data Set 2025-2026
Transfer Credit Policies
- Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
- 75
- Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
- credit
- Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
- 75
- Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
- credit
- Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
- 30
- Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
- 45
- Number
- 75
- Unit Type
- credit
- Number
- 75
- Unit Type
- credit
- If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
- https://www.umass.edu/registrar/transferring-credit
- Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:
- The application fee may be waived with proof of service. CDS-A Page 30 Common Data Set 2025-2026
Academic Offerings and Policies22
Special Study Options
- Accelerated program
- X
- Cross-registration
- X
- Distance learning
- X
- Double major
- X
- Dual enrollment
- X
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- X
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- X
- Honors Program
- X
- Internships
- X
- Liberal arts/career combination
- X
- Student-designed major
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
- Undergraduate Research
- X
Required Course Work
- Arts/fine arts
- X
- English (including composition)
- X
- History
- X
- Humanities
- X
- Intensive writing
- X
- Mathematics
- X
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- X
- Social science
- X
Student Life43
Percent Participating
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 27%
- Percent of males who join fraternities
- 4.0%
- Percent of females who join sororities
- 4.0%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 97%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 3.0%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 4.0%
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 23%
- Percent of males who join fraternities
- 8.0%
- Percent of females who join sororities
- 7.0%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 58%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 42%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 4.0%
Average Age
- Average age of full-time students
- 18
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 18
- Average age of full-time students
- 20
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 20
Activities Offered
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Marching band
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Opera
- X
- Pep band
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Symphony orchestra
- X
- Television station
- X
Housing
- Coed residence halls
- X
- Apartments for married students
- X
- Special housing for disabled students
- X
- Fraternity/sorority housing
- X
- Theme housing
- X
- Living Learning Communities
- X
- Other housing options (specify):
- X
Annual Expenses29
Public Tuition
- Tuition: In-district
- 17601
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 40873
- Tuition: Nonresident
- 40873
- Tuition: In-district
- 17601
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 40873
- Tuition: Nonresident
- 40873
All Institutions Expenses
- Required Fees:
- 1386
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 16726
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 8734
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 7992
- Required Fees:
- 886
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 16726
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 8734
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 7992
Credits per Term
- Minimum
- 12
Estimated Expenses
- Books and supplies:
- 1200
- Transportation:
- 400
- Other expenses:
- 1040
- Books and supplies:
- 1200
- Transportation
- 600
- Other expenses:
- 1040
- Books and supplies:
- 1200
- Food and housing total*
- 16726
- Transportation:
- 400
- Other expenses:
- 1040
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
- In-district:
- 734
- In-state (out-of-district):
- 734
- Out-of-state:
- 1703
- NONRESIDENTS:
- 1703
Financial Aid92
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 1,972
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 7,757
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 70
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 31,244
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 7,518
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 8,177
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 253
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 29,827
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 85
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 4,681
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 4
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 17,424
Reporting Year
- Academic Year
- 2025-2026 estimated
Methodology
- Federal methodology (FM)
- X
Need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 35211139
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 31764885
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 93528795
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 5438236
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 165943055
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 59100394
- Federal Work-Study
- 11393211
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 0
- Total Self-Help
- 70493605
- Parent Loans
- 7798321
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 5407258
- Athletic Awards
- 3018443
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 250701
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 3585411
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 66185789
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 5960210
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 75982111
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 80491441
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 0
- Total Self-Help
- 80491441
- Parent Loans
- 25986106
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 2051621
- Athletic Awards
- 8656010
Students Awarded Aid
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 5,375
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 4,542
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 2,372
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 2,354
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 2,247
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 1,959
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 302
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 474
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 86%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 24457
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 18559
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 4325
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 3338
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 22,665
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 16,409
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 9,618
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 9,548
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 8,940
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 8,116
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 1,176
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 2,117
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 88%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 25669
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 19013
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 5412
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 4297
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 1,006
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 547
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 447
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 425
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 383
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 333
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 12
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 24
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 66%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 15391
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 9135
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 4231
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 4090
Graduating Cohort
- Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
- 39
Source Type Loan
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 2,588
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 2,537
- D. State loan programs.
- 0
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 646
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 58.08
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 56.93
- D. State loan programs.
- 0.00
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 14.50
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 33146
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 21722
- D. State loan programs.
- 0
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 47479
Aid to Nonresidents
- Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 21,755,716
- Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 21,755,716
Institutional Aid
- If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
- CDS-A Page 42 Common Data Set 2025-2026
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred58
Diploma/Certificates
- Agriculture
- 3.4
- Natural resources and conservation
- 0.2
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 0.5
- Communication/journalism
- 0.8
- Personal and culinary services
- 2.6
- Education
- 2.6
- Engineering
- 1.3
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 4.9
- English
- 2.3
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 0.2
- Military science and military technologies
- 42.2
- Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
- 6
- Public administration and social services
- 8.1
- Social sciences
- 6.1
- Transportation and materials moving
- 5.2
- Visual and performing arts
- 5.2
- Health professions and related programs
- 1.8
- Business/marketing
- 10.3
- History
- 4.4
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Associate
- Agriculture
- 92
- Natural resources and conservation
- 8
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Bachelors
- Agriculture
- 3
- Natural resources and conservation
- 2.2
- Architecture
- 2.1
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 0.3
- Communication/journalism
- 4.3
- Communication technologies
- 8
- Computer and information sciences
- 8
- Personal and culinary services
- 1.2
- Education
- 1.2
- Engineering
- 7.1
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 1.9
- Family and consumer sciences
- 1.8
- Law/legal studies
- 1.8
- English
- 1.5
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 1.2
- Library science
- 10
- Biological/life sciences
- 10
- Mathematics and statistics
- 3.6
- Military science and military technologies
- 4.5
- Parks and recreation
- 2.3
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 0.3
- Theology and religious vocations
- 1.8
- Physical sciences
- 1.8
- Science technologies
- 8.3
- Psychology
- 8.3
- Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
- 6
- Public administration and social services
- 0.3
- Social sciences
- 9.5
- Transportation and materials moving
- 1.7
- Visual and performing arts
- 1.7
- Health professions and related programs
- 5.3
- Business/marketing
- 17
- History
- 0.9
- Other
- 4.4
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Enrollment And Persistence161
Institutional Enrollment
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
- 2,507
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
- 206
- All other degree-seeking: males
- 8,216
- Total degree-seeking: males
- 10,929
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
- 21
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males
- 10,950
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
- 13
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
- 16
- All other degree-seeking: males
- 412
- Total degree-seeking: males
- 441
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
- 105
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males
- 546
- Total undergraduate students: males
- 11,496
- Degree-seeking, first-time: males
- 729
- All other degree-seeking: males
- 774
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males
- 47
- Degree-seeking, first-time: males
- 280
- All other degree-seeking: males
- 1,647
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males
- 126
- Total graduate Part-Time Students: males
- 2,053
- Total Graduate Students: males
- 3,603
- Total All Students: males
- 15,099
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
- 2,789
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
- 198
- All other degree-seeking: females
- 8,861
- Total degree-seeking: females
- 11,848
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
- 34
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females
- 11,882
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
- 6
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
- 23
- All other degree-seeking: females
- 503
- Total degree-seeking: females
- 532
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
- 109
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females
- 641
- Total undergraduate students: females
- 12,523
- Degree-seeking, first-time: females
- 710
- All other degree-seeking: females
- 840
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
- 26
- Degree-seeking, first-time: females
- 236
- All other degree-seeking: females
- 1,651
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
- 233
- Total graduate Part-Time Students: females
- 2,120
- Total Graduate Students: females
- 3,696
- Total All Students: females
- 16,219
- Total degree-seeking: Unknown
- 0
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
- 0
- Total degree-seeking: Unknown
- 0
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
- 0
- Total undergraduate students: Unknown
- 0
- Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
- 0
- Total Graduate Students: Unknown
- 0
- Total All Students: Unknown
- 0
- Total all undergraduates
- 24,019
- Total all graduate
- 7,299
- Grand Total All Students
- 31,318
All
- Total graduate Full-Time Students: males
- 1,550
- Total graduate Full-Time Students: females
- 1,576
- Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
- 0
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
- Nonresidents
- 509
- Hispanic/Latino
- 550
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 237
- White, non-Hispanic
- 2,738
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 6
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 902
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 3
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 280
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 90
- TOTAL
- 5,315
- Nonresidents
- 1,850
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2,267
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 1,081
- White, non-Hispanic
- 13,285
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 23
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 3,423
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 13
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 1,183
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 625
- TOTAL
- 23,750
- Nonresidents
- 1,894
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2,286
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 1,092
- White, non-Hispanic
- 13,363
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 23
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 3,428
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 13
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 1,189
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 731
- TOTAL
- 24,019
Persistence
- Certificate/diploma
- 619
- Associate degrees
- 25
- Bachelor's degrees
- 6,357
- Postbachelor's certificates
- 297
- Master's degrees
- 2,490
- Post-Master's certificates
- 10
- Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
- 341
- Doctoral degrees – professional practice
- 34
Graduation Rates
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1,208
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 2,062
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2,428
- Total
- 5,698
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 3
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 5
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 8
- Total
- 16
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1,205
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 2,057
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2,420
- Total
- 5,682
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 782
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1,560
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,810
- Total
- 4,152
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 98
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 135
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 155
- Total
- 388
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 24
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 26
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 31
- Total
- 81
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 904
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1,721
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,996
- Total
- 4,621
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 75
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 83.7
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 82.5
- Total
- 81.3
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 981
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1,737
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2,275
- Total
- 4,993
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 4
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 2
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 4
- Total
- 10
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 977
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1,735
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2,271
- Total
- 4,983
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 640
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1,395
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,722
- Total
- 3,757
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 73
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 110
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 151
- Total
- 334
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 14
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 16
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 37
- Total
- 67
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 727
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1,521
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,910
- Total
- 4,158
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 74.4
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 87.7
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 84.1
- Total
- 83.4
Retention Rates
- Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.
- 92%
Instructional Faculty And Class Size38
Instructional Faculty
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 1,514
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 398
- C. Total number who are females
- 724
- D. Total number who are males
- 790
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 85
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 1,430
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 71
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 9
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 4
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 296
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 37
- C. Total number who are females
- 165
- D. Total number who are males
- 131
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 3
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 215
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 51
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 29
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 1
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 1,810
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 435
- C. Total number who are females
- 889
- D. Total number who are males
- 921
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 88
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 1,645
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 122
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 38
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 5
Student to Faculty Ratio
- Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
- 17
- based on ____ students
- 2,025
- and ____ faculty
- 7
Undergraduate Class Size
- 2-9
- 293
- 10-19
- 293
- 20-29
- 985
- 30-39
- 568
- 40-49
- 246
- 50-99
- 147
- 100+
- 275
- Total
- 229
About University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a large public university in Amherst, MA, in a city setting.
What University of Massachusetts-Amherst looks for
University of Massachusetts-Amherst admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst's middle 50% SAT range is 1310 to 1500. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
Middle 50% ACT range is 30 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst admits roughly 60% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Massachusetts-Amherst actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $22,383 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Massachusetts-Amherst as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
