University of Massachusetts-Amherst Admission
Application Fee
$85
Graduate Application Fee
$85
Acceptance Rate
57.77%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.15%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,589
SAT Scores
1,390
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 45,451 students have applied and 28,871 students have allowed to admit to University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Acceptance rate: 63.52%). UMass Amherst's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.36 % where 5,589 students have finally enrolled out of 28,871 admitted students.
UMass Amherst acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Rutgers University-New Brunswick and North Carolina State University at Raleigh, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 48.67%).
UMass Amherst enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 29.81%).
How to Apply to University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UMass Amherst. UMass Amherst offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.umass.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | www.umass.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.umass.edu/net_price_calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.umass.edu/veterans/educational-benefits-and-financial-aid |
| Athletic | www.umass.edu/disclosure |
| Disability Service | www.umass.edu/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UMass Amherst and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 1,390 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Massachusetts-Amherst is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,358). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | 1,390 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,358 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,112 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 1,656 students submitted SAT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,390 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 680 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 630 | 690 | 760 |
| Total | 1,260 | 1,370 | 1,480 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 294 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 27 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 32 |
UMass Amherst Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The school requires 7 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |