University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA • public • STARS • I | MAC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 27,478 • Total: 36,745

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Amherst, MA
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Website

https://umass.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 13,144 (47.8%) • Female: 14,334 (52.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	3,661	13.3%
Black/African American	1,235	4.5%
Hispanic/Latino	2,426	8.8%
White	15,645	56.9%
Two or More Races	1,177	4.3%
International	2,006	7.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

57.8%

29,129 admitted from 50,424 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 650-720
Math: 650-760
Total: 1300-1480

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

29-33

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

STARS Required

Self-reported transcript system

Application Fee

$90

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/05/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

83.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

76.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

91.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

18.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$34,916

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$57,593

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $17,006
Out-of-state: $39,683

Room & Board

$16,710

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,164
$30,001-48,000	$10,456
$48,001-75,000	$12,932
$75,001-110,000	$18,964
$110,001+	$30,793

Students Receiving Pell Grants

72%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

MAC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Field Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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