University of Massachusetts Amherst
Public university · Amherst, MA · 23,671 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
60%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1310–1500
ACT (middle 50%)
30–33
Average net price
$22,857
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$36,842
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts Amherst?
University of Massachusetts Amherst accepts about 60 of every 100 applicants (60%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1310 and 1500 on the SAT. A score at or above 1500 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1310, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–33.
The latest federal data says University of Massachusetts Amherst is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Massachusetts Amherst's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Massachusetts Amherst cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $36,842 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,857 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $18,487 for MA residents and $41,759 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$18,487
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$41,759
- Room & board$16,726
- Total cost of attendance$36,842
- Average net price after grants$22,857
Popular majors
Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology.
University of Massachusetts Amherst FAQ
- What is University of Massachusetts Amherst's acceptance rate?
- 60% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts Amherst?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1310–1500. Aim for 1500 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Massachusetts Amherst?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–33.
- Is University of Massachusetts Amherst test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Massachusetts Amherst is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Massachusetts Amherst's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Massachusetts Amherst cost?
- About $36,842 a year before aid; $22,857 on average after grants.
- What is University of Massachusetts Amherst's FAFSA school code?
- 002221. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Massachusetts Amherst receives your information.
- What is University of Massachusetts Amherst's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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