University of Massachusetts–Amherst
Amherst, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Amherst, MA · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 23,671 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1260–1480 · 30% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1220–1440 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 29–33 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 83% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 18:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $34,549 in-state · $57,226 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $90 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 5, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Biology, Social sciences, Engineering, Health professions & nursing.
UMass Amherst campus map
On campus
University of Massachusetts Amherst, UMass Bubble, Mullins Center, Science & Engineering Library, Mahar Auditorium, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Bowker Auditorium, Rand Theater, Rausch Mineral Gallery.
Around campus
- Places to eat: The Hangar Pub, Amherst Public House, Athena's Pizza
- Coffee: Share Coffee, Buttercup Craft Bakery, Coronation Cafe
- Nightlife: The Spoke, Stackers Pub, The Drake
- Shops: M and M links, Amherst Books, Hampshire Bike Exchange
- Museums and culture: Amherst History Museum, Jones Library, Bangs Community Center, Emily Dickinson Museum, Robert Frost Library, Beneski Museum of Natural History
- Groceries: Amherst Market, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Kendrick Park, War Memorial Pool, Community Field, North Common, Sweetser Park, Town Common