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Location & Contact
Address
255 Whitmore
Amherst, MA 01003
United States
Amherst, MA 01003
United States
Contact
Mike Drisch
Director of First-Year Admissions
Email: mail@admissions.umass.edu
Phone: 413-545-0222
Fax: 413-545-4312
Director of First-Year Admissions
Email: mail@admissions.umass.edu
Phone: 413-545-0222
Fax: 413-545-4312
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
50,261
Applied
30,020
Accepted
23,920
Enrolled
Female Admissions
26,555
Females Applied
17,664
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
23,706
Males Applied
12,356
Males Accepted
52%
Applying
85
Application Fee
4.04
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 25th | No |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | November 5th | January 25th | No |
| Transfer | March 1st | March 1st | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 690 | 650 | 730 | |
| SAT Math | 707 | 660 | 770 | |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 30 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
17,601
In-state
40,873
Out-of-state
17,601
In-district
Fees
886
Full-time student fees
17,328
Room & board
9,336
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
23,135
Avg. Financial Aid Package
22,429
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
13,571
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,294
Avg. Loan Aid
8,346
Avg. Grant Aid
16,634
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
88%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
23,920
Total Undergrad students
8%
International Students
22%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.13% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.55% |
| White or Caucasian | 57.15% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
| Asian | 13.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
| Two or more races | 4.74% |
| Other | 2.95% |
Gender
Male (47.69%)
Female (52.31%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 60% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Welcome Week , Homecoming and Founders Day
Welcome Week , Homecoming and Founders Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Most popular organizations:
Outing Club , Student Government Association, Asian American Student Association , University Programming Council and UMass Amherst Permaculture
Outing Club , Student Government Association, Asian American Student Association , University Programming Council and UMass Amherst Permaculture
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | | No | No |
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Crew | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | | Division 1 | |
| Golf | | No | No |
| Gymnastics | | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | | No | No |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | No | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | | No |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | | No | No |
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | |
| Football | | No | No |
| Golf | | No | No |
| Gymnastics | | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | | No | No |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | No | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | | No |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,821
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,495
Part-time - 326
Male - 930
Female - 891
University of Massachusetts Amherst