$15,411
$33,477
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details57%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 24,102 |
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| Declined | + 17,820 |
| Total Received | 41,922 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA |
| SAT | 3917 |
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| ACT | 1924 |
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst, founded in 1863, is a public, coeducational Carnegie Very High Research institution and the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts five-campus system. Its 1,463-acre campus is located in Amherst, 90 miles from Boston.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 30,340 |
| Established in | 1863 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACSP (Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
1,463-acre campus in Amherst (population: 37,819), 20 miles from Springfield and 90 miles from Boston. 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
| Application fee | $80 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
57%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 24,102 |
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| Declined | + 17,820 |
| Total Received | 41,922 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
James Roche
Vice Provost of Enrollment Management
P: 413 545-0222
F: 413 545-4312
mail@admissions.umass.edu
| Tuition | $15,411 |
| Room & board | $12,258 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $28,669 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $17,687 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $10,982 |
86%
$17,687
Need-based
| Federal | $24,057,572 |
| State | $8,087,841 |
| Institutional | $73,359,176 |
| Other external | $3,730,061 |
| Total | $109,234,650 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $128,485 |
| State | $612,689 |
| Institutional | $25,638,774 |
| Other external | $3,035,648 |
| Total | $29,415,596 |
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High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 74 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Japan South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Kregg Strehorn
Assistant Provost for Enrollment Management
413 545-6330
strehorn@acad.umass.edu
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