University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
63%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 28,871 |
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| Declined | 16,580 |
| Total Received | 45,451 |
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Founded in 1863, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public, land-grant, research university that is known for its strong programs in agriculture, engineering, and the liberal arts. It is located on a 1,463-acre campus in Amherst, Massachusetts—90 miles from Boston.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 32,229 |
| Established in | 1863 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
1,463-acre campus in Amherst (population: 40,046), 20 miles from Springfield and 90 miles from Boston; 64-acre Mount Ida campus in Newton (population: 88,994). Served by bus and train (10 miles); major airport serves Hartford (50 miles). School operates transportation to consortium schools, local apartments, and surrounding towns.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
37 Mather Drive
Amherst, MA
01003-9313
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| Application fee | $85 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 5 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
63%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 28,871 |
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| Declined | 16,580 |
| Total Received | 45,451 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
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100%
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91%
$11,636
| Tuition | $17,357 |
| Housing | $8,154 |
| Food | $7,283 |
| Additional fees | $1,440 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $35,234 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,636 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $23,598 |
Need-based
| Federal | $25,851,359 |
| State | $7,400,284 |
| Institutional | $78,302,438 |
| Other external | $4,498,670 |
| Total | $116,052,751 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $358,279 |
| State | $97,546 |
| Institutional | $32,587,885 |
| Other external | $3,257,488 |
| Total | $36,301,198 |
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Alpine skiing, bike racing, boxing, dance, dressage, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, parkour, polo, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, western riding, wrestling
archery, badminton, basketball, beanbag toss, broomball, dodgeball, equestrian sports, extreme dodgeball, fencing, flag football, field hockey, figure skating, flag football, floor hockey, golf, ice hockey, jujitsu, kickball, lacrosse, paintball, polo, racquetball, revolution run, rock climbing, rowing, rugby, running, run n' gun football, sailing, shotokan karate, skiing, skydiving, snowboarding, soccer, softball, speedball, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball, water polo, Wiffle ball, wrestling
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32,229
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
Maximum transferred
75
Minimum transfers must complete
45
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 86 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Pakistan South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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