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Amherst, Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts Amherst | UMass Amherst
Public school in Massachusetts with 24,200 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
Admissions website:
Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
66%
Women
71%
Men
58%
Total number of applicants
42,540
Women: 53%
Men: 47%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
17%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$30,034
Out-of-state
$50,559
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$6,061
$30,001–48,000
$7,647
$48,001–75,000
$11,340
$75,001–110,000
$17,540
Over $110,000
$24,211
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
Policies change during COVID-19; please confirm by looking at this school's website.
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 26%
ACT: 5%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
4,872
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
54%
Enrolled men:
46%
6-year graduation rate
82%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
91%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
7%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 10%
Black: 5%
Hispanic: 7%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 10%
White: 68%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
17:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Independent Northeast Region
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
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Location
374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
New England
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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