University of Massachusetts-Amherst Admissions Information

58%
Acceptance Rate
$85
Application Fee
50,424
Total Applicants
18%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a 58% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $85. University of Massachusetts-Amherst has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

58%

Moderately Selective

Application Volume

50,424

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

18%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a 58% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $85. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of Massachusetts-Amherst evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$85

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Personal Statement/Essay
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. About 27% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,300 to 1,480. Additionally, about 4% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 29 to 33.

SAT Scores

27% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1300 โ€“ 1480

Reading and Writing

200

800

650 โ€“ 720

Math

200

800

650 โ€“ 760

ACT Scores

4% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

29 โ€“ 33

English

1

36

29 โ€“ 35

Math

1

36

27 โ€“ 35

Admission Statistics

50,424 students applied to UMass. Of those, 58% were accepted (29,129 students). Of these 29,129 accepted students, 5,286 chose to enroll.

50,424

Total Applicants

29,129

Students Admitted

5,286

Students Enrolled

58%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
50,424
Admitted
29,129
Enrolled
5,286