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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public university in a small city in the Amherst Town, MA metro with 23,936 students and a 60% acceptance rate.

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public · City, small · 23,936 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Atlantic 10 ConferenceEarly action Nov 5

Admission rate

60%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,423

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

29–33

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$22,383

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

83%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

91%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$71,631

10 years after entry

Students

23,936

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 5, 2026
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallJanuary 1, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		January 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: umass.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,164
$30,001–48,000$10,456
$48,001–75,000$12,932
$75,001–110,000$18,964
Over $110,000$30,793

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst courseCredits
Calculus AB44 | R2 | Math 131
Calculus BC48 | R2 | Math 131 & 1323
Biology44 | BS | Biology 110
Chemistry44 | PS | Chem 111
Physics 134 | PS | Physics 131
Psychology44 | SB | Psych 100
Statistics44 | R2 | Stats 2405
World History: Modern48 | HSDG1 | History 110 & 111
Show all 42 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB44 | R2 | Math 131
Calculus BC48 | R2 | Math 131 & 1323
Biology44 | BS | Biology 110
Chemistry44 | PS | Chem 111
Physics 134 | PS | Physics 131
Psychology44 | SB | Psych 100
Statistics44 | R2 | Stats 2405
World History: Modern48 | HSDG1 | History 110 & 111
Environmental Science44 | BS | Envsci 101
Physics 234 | PS | Physics 132
European History48 | HS | History 140 & 141
Human Geography34 | SBDG1 | Geograph 102
Human Geography48 | PS & SBDG1 | Geograph 110 & 102
Spanish Language and Culture33 | — | Spanish 230
Spanish Language and Culture46 | — | Spanish 230 & 240
Art History44 | AT | Art History Credit
Music Theory43 | — | Trnsfr 1TRA4
African American Studies44 | I | Afro-Am generic credit
Art Studio Art 3-D Design43 | — | Art 142
Art Studio Art-2-D Design44 | AT | Art 1052
Art Studio Art-Drawing44 | AT | Art 1042
Business - Personal Finance43 | — | Sch-mgmt 1TRA
Calculus BC - AB subscore44 | R2 | Math 1313
Chinese Language and Culture46 | — | Chinese credit
Comp Sci A44 | R2 | CICS 110
Comparative Government and Politics44 | SBDG1 | PolSci 111
Computer Principles43 | — | INFO 101
Cybersecurity43 | — | INFO 1TRA
Econ - Macro44 | SB | Econ 104
Econ - Micro44 | SB | Econ 103
Engl Lang and Comp43 | CW | ENGLWRIT 112
Engl Lit and Comp44 | AL | English Credit
French Language and Culture33 | — | French 230
French Language and Culture46 | — | French 230 & 240
German Language and Culture46 | — | German 230 & 240
Govern and Politics (U.S.)44 | SB | PolSci 101
History, U.S48 | HS1 | History 150 & 151
Italian Language and Culture33 | — | Italian 230
Italian Language and Culture46 | — | Italian 230 & 240
Latin43 | — | Latin 425
Networking43 | — | INFO 1TRA
Physics C - Elec and Mag44 | PS | Physics 152
Physics C: Mechanics44 | PS | Physics 151
Precalculus43 | R1 | Math 104
Seminar43 | — | Trnsfr 1TRA4
Spanish Literature and Culture33 | — | Spanish 319
Spanish Literature and Culture47 | 1 AL | Spanish 319 & 321

Source: umass.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology525
Computer Science448
Finance323
Biology/Biological Sciences315
Communication244
Economics231
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other229
Marketing/Marketing Management229
Show the other 73 majors
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management224
Public Health191
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology177
Mathematics172
Political Science and Government148
Mechanical Engineering142
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology139
Accounting133
Business Administration and Management129
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics127
English Language and Literature113
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management112
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse100
Civil Engineering97
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology95
Sociology93
Legal Studies87
Environmental Science83
Natural Resources/Conservation77
Pre-Veterinary Studies77
Computer Engineering76
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering74
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other67
History65
Journalism64
Education64
Electrical and Electronics Engineering56
Hospitality Administration/Management55
Communication Sciences and Disorders52
Nutrition Sciences46
Microbiology44
Informatics41
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture40
Linguistics40
Physics40
Chemical Engineering38
Anthropology35
Chemistry33
Music Performance31
Fine/Studio Arts31
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts31
Animal Sciences28
Industrial Engineering27
Spanish Language and Literature25
Philosophy21
Sustainability Studies19
Social Sciences, Other19
Landscape Architecture17
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant17
Horticultural Science15
Food Science14
Art History, Criticism and Conservation14
Biological and Physical Sciences13
Geology/Earth Science13
Astronomy12
Japanese Language and Literature11
Comparative Literature10
Music10
Dance10
French Language and Literature8
German Language and Literature8
Women's Studies8
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7
Plant Sciences7
Geography7
Turf and Turfgrass Management4
Chinese Language and Literature4
Italian Language and Literature4
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies3
African-American/Black Studies3
Near and Middle Eastern Studies1
Portuguese Language and Literature1
Mathematics and Computer Science1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

6% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

165,399 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Bradley International (BDL)

Nearest hub airport

Bradley International (BDL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.0 of 20

Elevation

234 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

14°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

36.5 in

Days at 90°F or higher

12 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,390 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

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