The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a major public research university located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Established in 1863, it is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts System, as well as the largest university in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The main campus is home to over 25,000 undergraduate and 6,500 graduate students, and offers more than 200 academic programs. With over 5,000 faculty members, UMass Amherst is ranked among the top research universities in the United States. It has a strong focus on academic research, including several interdisciplinary centers. The campus also offers an array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, cultural organizations, and community service opportunities. UMass Amherst is renowned as one of the top public universities in the country, and is consistently ranked among the best universities in the world.
- Address: 374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 00000-1003
- Phone: (413) 545-0111
- Website: www.umass.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 31,642
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $80
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
In-State | Out-of-State | |
Tuition and Fees | $16,439 | $36,427 |
Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Room & Board | $13,329 | $13,329 |
Other | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Total Cost | $32,168 | $52,156 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 65%
- SAT Range: 1200 – 1390
- ACT Range: 27 – 32
Majors
- Psychology, General
- Computer Science
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Public Health, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 92%
- Part-time: 8%
Student Gender
- Male: 49%
- Female: 51%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 10%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 58%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 11%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 73%
- Out-of-State: 27%
- Unknown: 0%