University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Name: University of Massachusetts-Amherst Common Data Set 2021-22
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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

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

Certificate: X
Associate: X
Bachelor's: X
Postbachelor's certificate: X
Master's: X
Post-master's certificate: X
Doctoral degree research/scholarship: X
Doctoral degree – professional practice: X

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Nonresidents: 404
Hispanic/Latino: 467
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 260
White, non-Hispanic: 2708
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 672
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 5
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 231
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 122
TOTAL: 4872
Nonresidents: 1626
Hispanic/Latino: 2048
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1144
White, non-Hispanic: 14454
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 23
Asian, non-Hispanic: 2809
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 12
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 914
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 917
TOTAL: 23947
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT): 90.5
Nonresidents: 1687
Hispanic/Latino: 2074
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1156
White, non-Hispanic: 14570
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 25
Asian, non-Hispanic: 2829
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 12
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 921
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 956
TOTAL: 24231
Certificate/diploma: 536
Associate degrees: 29
Bachelor's degrees: 6274
Postbachelor's certificates: 145
Master's degrees: 1697
Post-Master's certificates: 12
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 258
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 61
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 835
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1662
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2154
Total: 4651
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 3
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 4
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2
Total: 9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 832
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1658
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2152
Total: 4642
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 590
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1299
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1691
Total: 3580
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 69
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 85
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 120
Total: 274
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 9
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 11
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 18
Total: 38
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 668
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1395
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1829
Total: 3892
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 80
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 84
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 85
Total: 84
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 900
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1776
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1963
Total: 4639
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 5
Total: 6
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 900
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1775
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1958
Total: 4633
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 638
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1368
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1530
Total: 3536
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 79
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 97
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 105
Total: 281
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 15
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 9
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 23
Total: 47
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 732
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1474
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1658
Total: 3864
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 81
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 83
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 85
Total: 83

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males): 19763
Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females): 22777
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males): 11482
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females): 16395
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males): 2224
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females): 2624
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 52.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 24.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 15.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 5.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 1.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 0.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 0.2
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0.0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0.0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT): 14
Total: 100.0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, FT): 2624
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, PT): 10
Total academic units: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 3
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 1
History: 1
Academic electives: 2
Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Important
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Important
First generation: Important
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Important
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered
Percent Submitting SAT Scores: 26
Percent Submitting ACT Scores: 5
Number Submitting SAT Scores: 1260
Number Submitting ACT Scores: 247
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1270
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1450
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 620
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 710
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 630
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 750
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 28
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 33

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Accelerated 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): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Other (specify):: X
Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
History: X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: X

F. Student Life

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 23
Percent of males who join fraternities: 4
Percent of females who join sororities: 4
Percent who live off campus or commute: 9
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 18
Percent of males who join fraternities: 8
Percent of females who join sororities: 7
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 60
Percent who live off campus or commute: 40
Percent of students age 25 and older: 6
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 21
Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Fraternity/sorority housing: X
Cooperative housing: X
Theme housing: X

G. Annual Expenses

Tuition: In-district: 16186
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 37405
Tuition: Nonresident: 37405
Tuition: In-district: 16186
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 37405
Tuition: Nonresident: 37405
Required Fees:: 1266
Required Fees:: 766

H. Financial Aid

Federal: 27120311
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 8400307
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 80015172
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 3972697
Total Scholarships/Grants: 119508487
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 69865515
Federal Work-Study: 9803582
Total Self-Help: 79669097
Parent Loans: 5778614
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 3949560
Athletic Awards: 3259139
Federal: 529394
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 174823
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 42580311
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 3874619
Total Scholarships/Grants: 47159147
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 60507970
Total Self-Help: 60507970
Parent Loans: 12608773
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 809804
Athletic Awards: 7415826
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT): 5012
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT): 4301
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT): 2364
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT): 2335
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT): 2221
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT): 1923
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT): 321
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 443
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 83.2
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 18853
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT): 22177
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT): 16954
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT): 10982
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT): 10849
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT): 9803
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT): 9637
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT): 963
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 1857
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 82.1
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 18678
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT): 1702
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT): 6943
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT): 50
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT): 28269
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT): 6250
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT): 6267
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT): 224
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT): 29069
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.: 4262

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1460
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 346
C. Total number who are females: 676
D. Total number who are males: 784
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 85
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1378
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 65
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 13
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 4
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 315
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 30
C. Total number who are females: 171
D. Total number who are males: 144
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 5
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 235
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 58
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 20
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 2
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1775
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 376
C. Total number who are females: 847
D. Total number who are males: 928
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 90
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1613
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 123
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 33
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 6
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio: 18:1
based on ____ students: 27521
and ____ faculty: 1565
2-9: 58
10-19: 308
20-29: 570
30-39: 190
40-49: 36
50-99: 73
100+: 11
Total: 1246

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Agriculture: 1.5
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 1.9
Communication/journalism: 3.4
Engineering: 1.5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 1.9
English: 3.7
Biological/life sciences: 0.4
Interdisciplinary studies: 1.7
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.2
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 8.2
Visual and performing arts: 5.2
Health professions and related programs: 3.2
Business/marketing: 34.1
Agriculture: 89.7
Natural resources and conservation: 10.3
Agriculture: 3.0
Natural resources and conservation: 1.8
Architecture: 1.7
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.4
Communication/journalism: 6.0
Computer and information sciences: 4.7
Education: 0.5
Engineering: 7.7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 2.6
Law/legal studies: 1.4
English: 1.9
Liberal arts/general studies: 1.4
Biological/life sciences: 9.5
Mathematics and statistics: 3.5
Interdisciplinary studies: 5.8
Parks and recreation: 1.9
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.4
Physical sciences: 1.9
Psychology: 7.1
Visual and performing arts: 1.7
Health professions and related programs: 7.6
Business/marketing: 13.9
History: 1.2