UMass Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst, Massachusetts · Public
UMass Amherst admitted 60% of 53,117 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1330–1480 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 83% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UMass Amherst
Enter a score to see whether UMass Amherst is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UMass Amherst offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
11,100 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 7,261 took it, and 2,349 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UMass Amherst rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Volunteering
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.05 GPA. 34% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $34,666 in-state and $56,602 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,954 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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