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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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$22,291Avg. Net Price
83%Grad Rate
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Night Owl45%
Working Out45%
Binge Watching43%
Around Campus41%
Over Whenever36%
Spontaneous35%
Travel35%
Reading34%
Thrifting34%
Fine with Drinking33%

Popular Majors

What UMass students on MeetYourClass are studying

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Computer Science

7%

02

Psychology

7%

03

Animal Science

6%

04

Biology

6%

05

Undecided

4%

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is UMass's enrollment deposit?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires a deposit of $500 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

84.70%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in the top 84.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

52.70%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in the top 52.70% of colleges in the state of Massachusetts for deposit cost. 16.18% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

95.70%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in the top 95.70% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

University of Massachusetts-Amherst educates a diverse community of 32,229 students, with 24,391 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 7,838 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

32,229


Total Undergraduates

24,391

Total Graduates

7,838


Full-Time vs Part-Time

80% Full-Time

20% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a 64% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $85. University of Massachusetts-Amherst has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1370 and the average ACT score is 30.


Acceptance Rate

64%


Application Fee

$85

How Do I Apply to University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

You can apply to University of Massachusetts-Amherst by going to the official application page and paying the $85 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

30%

Total Score

400

1600

12601480

Reading and Writing

200

800

630720

Math

200

800

630760

ACT

Students submitting ACT

5%

Composite Score

0

36

2933

English

0

36

2735

Math

0

36

2632

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Location

Located in Amherst, MA, University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers students a accessible urban experience with all the advantages of a smaller city setting.


City

Amherst


County

Hampshire County


State

Massachusetts


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Small

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About

University of Massachusetts-Amherst features a student-focused approach with a 18 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

18 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

University of Massachusetts-Amherst makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $22,291 with 77% of students receiving financial assistance including 21% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$22,291


Received Aid

77%


Pell Recipients

21%


Tuition

$8,678.5 In-State

$19,646.5 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The University of Massachusetts-Amherst student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 65% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
11,843 (49%)
Women
12,548 (51%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
270 (1%)
18-19
9,790 (40%)
20-21
10,714 (44%)
22-24
2,304 (9%)
Over 25
1,313 (5%)

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Outcomes

University of Massachusetts-Amherst prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 83% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

83%

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