ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst is a public university in MA, founded in 1863 and offers Associate's and Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 24,233, and the graduate enrollment is 7,409. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a moderately selective school, receiving 40,315 applications and accepting 65.3% of applicants. The University of Massachusetts Amherst's athletics teams competes at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, the University of Massachusetts Amherst employs 1,452 full-time instructional staff (95% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 17:1 student to faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Amherst, Massachusetts
Avg. GPA
3.99
Est. average tuition
$38,171

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
24,520
Full-Time Faculty
1,420
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
18 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
620–710
SAT Math
640–750
ACT Composite
27–32
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • GPA/Rigor of Courses Very Important
  • Test Scores Considered
  • Extracurriculars Considered

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Baseball | Basketball | Field Hockey | Cross Country | Football | Golf | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Soccer | Softball | Swimming | Tennis | Track & Field

Women's Sports

Basketball | Field Hockey | Rugby | Cross Country | Golf | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Soccer | Softball | Swimming | Tennis | Track & Field | Volleyball