Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Online | umass.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in western Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley, the University of Massachusetts Amherst serves as the flagship campus of the state's public university system. The 1,450-acre campus, established in 1863 as a land-grant agricultural college, features a mix of traditional New England architecture and modern facilities, including the distinctive W.E.B. Du Bois Library. UMass Amherst operates as a selective public research institution, particularly known for its programs in computer science, engineering, business, and food science, with the Isenberg School of Management and College of Information and Computer Sciences drawing significant enrollment. The university maintains a substantial residential system with multiple living-learning communities across several campus neighborhoods, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Minutemen and Minutewomen, with hockey and basketball serving as prominent sports programs.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UMass is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Massachusetts Amherst within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#176 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#281 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1260/1480 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| GPA | 3.99 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $85 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $766 |
| Room and Board | $14,123 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,475 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $766 |
| Room and Board | $14,123 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,694 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024