University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA | umass.edu
UMass Amherst, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, sits on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass Amherst offers more then 100 different programs so there is an option for all! At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a revolutionary spirit runs through our veins. We seek to answer new questions, challenge old conventions, and build a world where everyone, no matter their background, has the freedom to be themselves. We empower each other to do better, reach further, and achieve greater in our pursuit of excellence. When it comes to a challenge, we see possibilities, not problems. When something seems impossible, we work harder, dig deeper, and create innovations that can change the world. Because at UMass Amherst, we are revolutionary.
Representatives
John Moore
Assistant Director of Admissions
He/Him/His
(413) 685-5499
johnmoore@umass.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Rural
Closest Airport (Distance)
BDL (50 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
24,391 / 32,339
Average Class Size
37
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
23% / 38% / 8%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
FBS
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
28 - 33 / 1270 - 1450
Mid-Range GPA
3.8 - 4.2
GPA Consideration
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
42,466 / 28,014 (55%)
Deposits
4,836
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? Sometimes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 5
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall (Select Majors): Mar 1
Fall (Final): Apr 15
Spring: Nov 5
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No Answer
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
umass.edu/financialaid/undergraduate/undergraduate-scholarships/umass-admissions-scholarships-and-awards
Points of Pride
#1 for Campus Dining for the last 6 years straight!
Du Bois Library is the tallest research library on any college campus in the country, and second tallest library in the world at 28 stories tall!
We are #1 in the country for hockey!