This is the official UMass Amherst Undergraduate Admissions Page. If you have specific questions, please visit www.umass.edu/admissions/, email [email protected], or call (413) 545-0222.
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243 Whitmore Admin Bldg, 181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a Top-30 public research institution (#26 - U.S. News & World Report, 2018), located in the idyllic town of Amherst, Massachusetts. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. Enrollment (Fall 2018) -22,000 undergraduate students -6,600 graduate students Faculty -Approximately 1,300 full-time instructional faculty Tuition and Fees (2018-19) -Massachusetts resident, full-time undergraduate: Tuition/Fees: $15,887 Housing/Meals: $12,626 -Non-resident, full-time undergraduate: Tuition/Fees: $34,570 Housing/Meals: $12,626 *Fees include mandatory fees only. Housing/Meals based on full year, standard double room, DC Basic meal plan. See complete fee details, including graduate tuition and fees and tuition and fees for the New England Regional Student Program here: http://www.umass.edu/bursar/ Research -Supported research activities total more than $200 million in FY2017. Academics -100+ bachelor's degree programs, five associate's, 75 master’s and 47 doctoral programs in ten schools and colleges. Library -The library system is the largest at a state-supported institution in New England with over 7 million items. Alumni -Approximately 250,000 living alumni around the world. Athletics -21 teams compete at the NCAA Division I level. Arts -The Fine Arts Center brings nationally-known theater, music, and dance to campus year-round. Six galleries provide a variety of spaces for visual arts. Student art and performance opportunities abound. Application information: Freshman Application Deadline: -Early Action: November 5 -Regular Decision: January 15 -Spring Semester Admission: October 1 Transfer Application Deadline: -Fall Semester (Priority): March 1 -Fall Semester (Final): April 15 -Spring Semester: October 1 Stockbridge Application Deadline: -Fall Semester: March 15 UMass Amherst accepts the Common Application as the exclusive application to the University. The Common Application can be found at https://www.commonapp.org/.
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Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst is the flagship campus of the public university system in Massachusetts. Located in the beautiful western Massachusetts town of Amherst -- consistently ranked as one of the "Top College Towns in America”-- we are a global community with internationally recognized academic programs, world class faculty, and a vibrant group of 22,000 undergraduate students.
UMass Amherst pulls the entire student experience together like few places can. With more than 100 majors from which to choose, hundreds of student organizations, a plethora of undergraduate research opportunities, and more than 400 ways to study abroad, there’s a little bit of something here for everyone. We have a good feeling you’ll soon be wanting to be a part of the #UMassFamily as well. But don’t just take our word for it. Come visit and see for yourself!
*The Office of Undergraduate Admissions works with prospective students to guide them through the application and college selection process. If there is anything our office can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can find the admissions counselor responsible for your location here. For general inquiries, please email [email protected] or call us at 413-545-0222.
