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QS Rank:

275

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Massachusetts

United States

Overview

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the Commonwealth, combining the academic resources of a nationally-ranked research university with the support and individualized attention usually reserved for a small college. Students come from 50 states and over 100 countries, making this New England campus a national and international center for intellectual and cultural activity. With over 110 associates and bachelor's degree programs, UMass Amherst offers its students a wide array of academic disciplines and nationally-known programs of study, including the Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC), which allows students to create their own major. The 1,400 outstanding full-time faculty are the best in their fields and they take teaching seriously. Students complement their classroom work with internships, co-ops, and research, working side-by-side with their faculty. Students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the studio, the lab, the concert hall, and the field. With this intersection of learning and doing, students find their intellectual voice and independence. The Commonwealth Honors College Residential Complex is a national model and welcomes students who seek additional academic challenge and meet the requirements for acceptance. The extensive library system is the largest at any public institution in the Northeast, and offers students a state-of-the-art learning environment through the Learning Commons, a place that fosters academic collaboration. The campus is undergoing a facilities renaissance, with new cutting edge academic buildings that emphasize team-based learning. UMass Amherst is also ranked one of the most sustainable "green" campuses in the country. UMass Amherst competes in NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics. Students attend every home game free in regular season, and wear their Minutemen and Minutewomen maroon proudly. All students can work out at the immensely popular Recreation Center, and any student who enjoys athletic competition can participate in an extensive intramural sports program. UMass Dining Services is consistently ranked top in the country with students and families raving about the food.

Location

300 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, Massachusetts, 01003

Website

https://www.umass.edu/admissions

Total Cost

$40,873

Median Salary

$51,780

Ranking

#67

US World and News Report

#191

The World University Rankings

#275

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

59.72%

Yield Rate

17.95%

SAT range

1330-1480

ACT range

30-33

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$40,873

In State Cost

$17,601

Out of State Cost

$40,873

In State Tuition Fees

$17,601

Room And Board

$16,726

Living Cost

$19,366

Average Total Aid Awarded

$22,429

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

46.96% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $22,429.

Scholarships

Merit Scholarships - Applicants through Early Action and Regular Decision receive full consideration. Limited for international students, but available for strong applicants with a GPA above 3.5 and good test scores.; Commonwealth Honors College Admission - Applicants through Early Action and Regular Decision receive full consideration.