University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Common Data Set 2021-22
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Acceptance Rate
65.5%
Applications
42,540
Admitted
27,877
Enrolled
4,848
SAT Composite 25th
1,270
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$71,631
10 yrs after enrollment
83%
6-year completion
$22,383
sticker minus grants
$22,763
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
503fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
5 TABLESOffice:Uni versi t y A nal yt i c s and I nst i t ut i onal Researc h
Address Line 1:237 W hitm ore, 181 Presidents Drive
Phone:(413) 545-0941
Email Address:i roffi c e@oi rp. um ass. edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
City:Am herst MA 01003
Name of College/University:University of Massachusetts Am herst
CityAm herst MA 01003
Main Phone Number:(413) 545-0111
WWW Home Page Address:www.umass.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(413) 545-0222
Admissions Email Address:m ai l @adm i ssi ons. um ass. edu
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History1
Academic electives2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80034.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69952.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59912
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80046.4
SAT Math: 600-69941
SAT Math: 500-59912
SAT Math: 400-4990.6
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160039.5
SAT Composite: 1200-139950.8
SAT Composite: 1000-11998.9
SAT Composite: 800-9990.8
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3668
ACT Composite: 24-2926.7
ACT Composite: 18-235.3
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.052.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9924.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.495.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.241
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.2
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.99
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day15
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESSpringX
SummerX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Some programs may require a resume. -
Spring Closing Date: Month11
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 75 Sem Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 75 Sem - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 30 - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 45 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: The application fee may be waived with proof of service. X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.umass.edu/registrar/students/transfer-information/transferring-credit Students completing an approved MassTransfer associate's degree program will be awarded a minimum of 60 transfer credits. Mass Transfer application deadline for spring is 11/5. ##
Spring Closing Date: Day5
Spring Notification Date: Day15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.umass.edu/registrar/students/transfer-information/transferring-credit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:The application fee may be waived with proof of service. X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.umass.edu/registrar/students/transfer-information/transferring-credit Students completing an approved MassTransfer associate's degree program will be awarded a minimum of 60 transfer credits. Mass Transfer application deadline for spring is 11/5. ## D12-D17: Transfer Credit Policies Students whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency by one of the following ways: TOEFL score minimum of 80; IELTS score minimum of 6.5; Duolingo English score of 105 or better; grades of B or better in colllege coursework in English composition courses and several humanities and social science courses. American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) 75 Sem 75 Sem - E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. - [x] X Accelerated program - [ ] X Cooperative education program - [ ] X Cross-registration - [ ] X Distance learning - [ ] X Double major - [ ] X Dual enrollment - [ ] X English as a Second Language (ESL) - [ ] X Exchange student program (domestic) - [ ] External degree program - [ ] X Honors Program - [ ] X Independent study - [ ] X Internships - [ ] X Liberal arts/career combination - [ ] X Student-designed major - [ ] X Study abroad - [ ] X Teacher certification program - [ ] Weekend college - [ ] X Other (specify): - E2 Has been removed from the CDS. - E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: - [ ] X Arts/fine arts - [ ] Computer literacy - [x] X English (including composition) - [ ] Foreign languages - [x] X History - [ ] X Humanities - [ ] X Mathematics - [ ] Philosophy - [ ] X Sciences (biological or physical) - [ ] X Social science - [ ] X Other (describe): ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Other (specify):X
Specify:University W ithout W alls
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Social and Cultural Diversity, Integrative Experience
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)23%
Percent of males who join fraternities4%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live off campus or commute9%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)18%
Percent of males who join fraternities8%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing60%
Percent who live off campus or commute40%
Percent of students age 25 and older6%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESIn-state (out-of-district):$675
Financial Aid
10 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Federal$27,120,311
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$8,400,307
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$80,015,172
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,972,697
Total Scholarships/Grants$119,508,487
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$69,865,515
Federal Work-Study$9,803,582
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$79,669,097
Parent Loans$5,778,614
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,949,560
Athletic Awards$3,259,139
Federal$529,394
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$174,823
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$42,580,311
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,874,619
Total Scholarships/Grants$47,159,147
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$60,507,970
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$60,507,970
Parent Loans$12,608,773
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$809,804
Athletic Awards$7,415,826
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.4,262
FAFSAX
Federal Nursing LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
State/district residencyX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:March 1st
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESbased on ____ students27,521