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School Summary
University of Massachusetts Amherst
General Information:
Founded in 1863, University of Massachusetts Amherst is seated on 1463 acres located in Hampshire county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 18:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students.A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus.Number of computers available are 274. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control
Address, Phone and URL:
181 Presidents Drive Amherst, MA 01003 For more information call: 413 545-0111. This school has a website at https://www.umass.edu/ Application information for this school is available at www.commonapp.org/
Application Deadline: January Application Fee: $85 Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen. High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen. Application Requirements: Other Requirements: English language proficiency for non-native speakers.
In-State (per year)
Out of State (per year)
Tuition
$17,006.00
$39,683.00
Room and Board
$16,128.00
$16,128.00
Fees
$766.00
$766.00
Total
$33,900.00
$56,577.00
A tuition installment payment plan is available.
Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.umass.edu/.
Special Programs The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.
Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores
Verbal
Math
700-800
44%
57%
600-699
47%
41%
500-599
7%
8%
400-499
1%
1%
300-399
0%
0%
200-299
0%
0%
Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores
Percentage of Students
30-36
72%
24-29
27%
18-23
1%
12-17
0%
6-11
0%
1-5
0%
Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage
Percentage of Students
Top 10%
32%
11-25%
35.00%
26-50%
26.00%
Under 50%
7.00%
Basketball, Football, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Cross-country running
Basketball, Crew, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Cross-country running
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