University of Massachusetts Amherst Admissions

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 University of Massachusetts Amherst has an acceptance rate of 64% . Of those admitted, 19% go on to enroll. The application fee is $85 .

Undergraduate Admissions

  • Application Fee: $85
  • Number of Applicants: 45,451
  • Percent Admitted: 64%
  • Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 19%
 TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants 45,451 21,896 23,555
Percent admitted64%54%72%
Percent admitted who enrolled19%22%18%

Admissions Selectivity: Somewhat Selective

This institution admits less than 75% of its applicants.

University of Massachusetts Amherst Admissions Considerations

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Secondary School GPA✔   
Secondary School Record✔   
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Admissions Test Scores (SAT/ACT)   ✔
TOEFL (if applicable)✔   

University of Massachusetts Amherst Test Scores

University of Massachusetts Amherst SAT Scores

SAT Range1260 – 1480
SAT Average1370
SAT 25th Percentile1260
SAT 75th Percentile1480

University of Massachusetts Amherst ACT Scores

ACT Range29 – 33
ACT Average31
ACT 25th Percentile29
ACT 75th Percentile33

*The test score range represents the median 50% of reported scores (between the 25th and 75th percentile) of admitted students.

Test Score Competitiveness: Most Competitive

This institution’s average test score of admitted students is between the 75th and 100th percentile nationally.

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