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2025-2026Data below is extracted from University of Massachusetts-Amherst's official Common Data Set filing (2025-2026). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
60%
Total Applicants
53,117
Total Admitted
31,813
Total Enrolled
5,296
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 24,999 | 28,118 | 53,117 |
| Admitted | 13,226 | 18,587 | 31,813 |
| Enrolled | 2,507 | 2,789 | 5,296 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 5-Nov
Waitlist
Offered
11,100
Accepted Spot
7,261
Admitted from Waitlist
2,349
Admission Factors
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPAState Residency
Important
Class RankExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal Qualities
Considered
RecommendationsTest ScoresEssayTalent/AbilityVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
InterviewLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceReligious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1330–1480
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)660–740
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)660–760
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)30–34
136
Submitting SAT: 24.9%
Submitting ACT: 3%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 4.05
4.0
59.9%
3.75–3.99
21.1%
3.50–3.74
12.4%
3.25–3.49
5.3%
3.00–3.24
0.7%
2.50–2.99
0.4%
2.00–2.49
0.1%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$17,601
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$40,873
Required Fees
$1,386
Room & Board
$16,726
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total COA (In-State)
$36,913
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$59,985
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$18,559
Avg % Need Met
86.4%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$33,146
% Graduating with Debt
58.08%
Graduation Rates
6-Year Rate
81.3%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Exchange student program (domestic)Honors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Common Data Set (2025-2026). Extraction coverage: 79.3%. View original PDF.