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University of Massachusetts Amherst 2026
Amherst, Massachusetts#58 (US News)Public university
Amherst, Massachusetts
#58 (US News)
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Acceptance rate
Total undergraduates23,936
58%
Average GPA
weighted
4.07
Average SAT
25th–75th percentile1310 – 14601380Average ACT
25th–75th percentile29 – 3331Factors of admission
Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Academic GPA
- Class rank
- Application essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent / ability
- Character / personal qualities
- Work experience
- Standardized test scores
- First generation
- State residence
- Volunteer work
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Geographical residence
- Religious affiliation / commitment
- Level of applicant's interest
Can I afford it?
Costs
In state
$35,774
total cost / year
Out of state
$58,451
total cost / year
| Fees | In state | Out of state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,006 | $39,683 |
| Housing | $16,128 | |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 | |
| Transportation | $400 | |
| Personal expenses | $1,040 | |
Campus diversity
Ethnic backgrounds
- American Indian / Alaska Native18
- Nonresident aliens1,837
- Asian3,228
- Two or more races1,009
- Black / African American1,050
- Race / ethnicity unknown792
- Hispanic / Latino2,082
- White13,902
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander18
