Can you get into University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
Amherst, MA · Public · 23,671 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
59.7%
SAT middle 50%
1310–1500
median 1355
ACT middle 50%
30–33
median 31
Testing
optional
30% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
83%
within six years
Reported by the college
What University of Massachusetts-Amherst actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Massachusetts-Amherst considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $34,549, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$10,164
- $30k–$48k$10,456
- $48k–$75k$12,932
- $75k–$110k$18,964
- Over $110k$30,793
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Harder to get into
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Common questions
University of Massachusetts-Amherst admissions, answered
What is University of Massachusetts-Amherst's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst admits 59.7% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1310 and 1500. A score above 1500 clears the 75th percentile; below 1310, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst test-optional?
Yes, University of Massachusetts-Amherst is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does University of Massachusetts-Amherst look for in an application?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Amherst actually cost?
Sticker price is $34,549, but the average family pays $22,383 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,164 per year on average.
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