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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA ā€¢ public ā€¢ STARS ā€¢ DI | MAC | FBS
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Acceptance
57.8%
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Grad Rate
84%
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Cost
$32,900 / $54,836
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 27,478 ā€¢ Total: 36,745
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Amherst, MA
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Website
https://umass.edu
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities ā€“ Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 13,144 (47.8%) ā€¢ 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
āœ“ 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
$32,900
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$54,836
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $16,591
Out-of-state: $38,527
Room & Board
$14,869
Books & Supplies
$1,440
Students Receiving Pell Grants
72%

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NCAA Division
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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