University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Common Data Set 2025-26
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SAT Composite
1330-1480
SAT Math
660-760
SAT Reading
660-740
ACT Composite
30-34
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedEarly Action offered
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants53,117reported count
Admits31,81360%
Class seats5,31517% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 53,117 | 31,813 | 60% | 5,315 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 17%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot11,100
Accepted a spot7,261
Admitted from wait list2,349
65% joined after being offered a spot. 32% of students who joined were admitted. 21% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 11,100 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 7,261 |
| Admitted from wait list | 2,349 |
| Joined after being offered | 65% |
| Admitted after joining | 32% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $90. Fee waivers are reported as available.
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
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General Information
6 TABLESName of College/University:University of Massachusetts Amherst
CityAmherst
StateMA
Zip1,003
Country:US
Main Phone Number:545-0111
WWW Home Page Address:www.umass.edu
Admissions Phone Number:545-0222
Admissions Email Address:mail@admissions.umass.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.umass.edu/admissions
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESAPX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Total first-time, first-year who applied22,603
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted13,062
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled3,541
Total first-time, first-year who applied23,800
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted15,117
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1,327
Total first-time, first-year who applied6,714
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted3,634
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled447
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:11,100
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:7,261
Number of wait-listed students admitted:2,349
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History1
Academic electives2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80055.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69937.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5995.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80058.2
SAT Math: 600-69934
SAT Math: 500-5996.4
SAT Math: 400-4991.4
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160056.7
SAT Composite: 1200-139937.5
SAT Composite: 1000-11994.5
SAT Composite: 800-9991.3
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3675.6
ACT Composite: 24-2920
ACT Composite: 18-233.1
ACT Composite: 12-171.3
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class33.8
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class71.4
Percent in top half of high school graduating class95
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class5
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0.2
Percent who had GPA of 4.067.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9917.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7410.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.494.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.057.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9922.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.495.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.1
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.059.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9921.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7412.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.495.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.1
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:4.05
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.3
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:90
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee 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
Must reply by (date)X
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
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
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?No
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 TABLESFallX
SpringX
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
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Some programs require a resume, audition, or portfolio.
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Spring Closing Date: Month5
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:CDS-A Page 28 Common Data Set 2025-2026
Fall Closing Date:Day25
Spring Closing Date: Day15
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:75
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:75
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
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
Number75
Unit Typecredit
Number75
Unit Typecredit
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.umass.edu/registrar/transferring-credit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:The application fee may be waived with proof of service. CDS-A Page 30 Common Data Set 2025-2026
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
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)27%
Percent of males who join fraternities4%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing97%
Percent who live off campus or commute3%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)23%
Percent of males who join fraternities8%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing58%
Percent who live off campus or commute42%
Percent of students age 25 and older4%
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)20
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
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESMinimum12
In-district:$734
In-state (out-of-district):$734
Out-of-state:$1,703
NONRESIDENTS:$1,703
Financial Aid
10 TABLESAcademic Year2025-2026 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$35,211,139
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$31,764,885
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$93,528,795
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,438,236
Total Scholarships/Grants$165,943,055
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$59,100,394
Federal Work-Study$11,393,211
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$70,493,605
Parent Loans$7,798,321
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$5,407,258
Athletic Awards$3,018,443
Federal$250,701
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,585,411
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$66,185,789
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,960,210
Total Scholarships/Grants$75,982,111
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$80,491,441
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$80,491,441
Parent Loans$25,986,106
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,051,621
Athletic Awards$8,656,010
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.39
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$21,755,716
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$21,755,716
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:CDS-A Page 42 Common Data Set 2025-2026
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students2,025
and ____ faculty7