University of Massachusetts - Amherst Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total
Men
Women
Acceptance Rate
58%
55%
60%
Applicants
42,043
20,407
21,636
Admissions
24,208
11,179
13,029
Enrolled undergraduates
4,752
2,329
2,423
Enrolled total (including graduate students)
30,340
15,178
15,162
6,689 students enrolled in
some distance education courses.
3,615 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $80.
Application fee for graduates - $75.
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school rank
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of the college-preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommended
Admission test scores
Required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Required
Typical SAT scores
Number of students submitting SAT scores
4,002
Percent of students submitting SAT scores
85%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
630
Math
640
Typical ACT scores
Number of students submitting ACT scores
1,288
Percent of students submitting ACT scores
27%
ACT Composite
28
University of Massachusetts - Amherst Tuition
Total cost for students living
In-state
Out-of-state
On-campus
$30,069
$48,135
Off-campus
$30,069
$48,135
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $12,258 and other expenses per full academic year.
University of Massachusetts - Amherst provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 14,044 students.
Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
In-state
Out-of-state
Tuition for Full-time undergraduates
$15,030
$33,096
Fees for full-time undergraduates
$381
$381
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates
$682
$1,484
Tuition for Full-time graduates
$13,210
$27,834
Fees for full-time graduates
$2,157
$2,157
Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates
$882
$1,694
Programs and Degrees
Programs
Associate's degree
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Total
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
4
977
474
18
1,473
Social Sciences
64
707
38
23
832
Health Professions and Related Programs
9
546
156
70
781
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
13
647
51
23
734
Engineering
456
148
59
663
Psychology
417
7
15
439
Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
28
378
20
1
427
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
19
306
3
328
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
206
54
15
275
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
66
156
17
19
258
Education
18
159
39
216
Mathematics and Statistics
155
18
8
181
Visual and Performing Arts
42
98
38
1
179
Architecture and Related Services
126
39
3
168
Physical Sciences
9
111
16
29
165
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
137
25
162
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
3
110
32
12
157
English Language and Literature & Letters
115
34
8
157
Natural Resources and Conservation
130
16
9
155
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
122
122
History
77
14
3
94
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
60
24
84
Legal Professions and Studies
80
80
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service
46
46
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
8
17
4
6
35
Philosophy and Religious Studies
2
19
3
3
27
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields
5
5
Grand Total
373
6,111
1,392
367
8,243
A total of 6,484 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at University of Massachusetts - Amherst.
At the master's and doctor's level 1,759 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
Total
Men
Women
Graduation rate
77%
76%
78%
Full-time retention rate - 91%
Part-time retention rate - 71%
General info
Alternative names
UMass Amherst
Founded
1863
Motto
Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem By the sword we seek peace; but peace only under liberty
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Mission Statement
The University's mission is to provide an affordable and accessible education of high quality and to conduct programs of research and public service that advance knowledge and improve the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
