University of Massachusetts - Amherst: Ranking & Review
| Amherst rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 62 Top 1% |
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
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 4,002 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 85% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 1,288 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 27% |
| ACT Composite |
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 |
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.
| 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 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 115 | 34 | 8 | 157 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 110 | 32 | 12 | 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% |
| |||
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. |
| Colors | maroon, white, black |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 5,591 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,472 |
| Research FTE | 263 |
| Public Service FTE | 24 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.umass.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive Amherst, Massachusetts, 01003 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 38,000 |
| Phone | 4135450111 |
| Fax | +1 (413) 545 2328 |