University of Massachusetts Amherst

#107 in Best Colleges in America

AMHERST, MA · 4 Year ·

3.9

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374 WHITMORE BUILDING 181 PRESIDENTS DR AMHERST, MA 01003

Common App Accepted
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional
Some Online Degrees

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Rankings

in Top Public Universities in Massachusetts

Best College Food in America 2 of 1,361
Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 19 of 454
Best Colleges for Public Health in America 32 of 281

Academics

Overall Grade

A minus

Academics

A minus

Value

Diversity

B+

Campus

A minus

Athletics

A+

Party Scene

Professors

Location

Dorms

A+

Campus Food

A+

Student Life

A minus

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Psychology

489 Graduates

#2Economics

407 Graduates

#3Liberal Arts and Humanities

404 Graduates

#4Communications

327 Graduates

#5Public Health

307 Graduates

#6Biology

302 Graduates

#7Computer Science

275 Graduates

#8Mathematics

242 Graduates

#9Finance

234 Graduates

#10Logistics and Supply Chain Management

212 Graduates

Admissions

66%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

January 15

SAT Range

1250-1460

ACT Range

28-33

Application Fee

$80

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Yes

Costs

$17,291

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,662

Students Receiving Financial Aid

88%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$51,400

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

84%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

22,539

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

22,539 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,692

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

20%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

15:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Independent Northeast Region

Athletic Division

NCAA Division I-FBS