LOCATION
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ADMISSION Admission to UMass Amherst is selective. Freshmen and transfer students need to apply online using the Common App: www.commonapp.org. Massachusetts community college graduates in approved programs may apply using the MassTransfer application: www.umass.edu/umccc. Applicants are reviewed based on their required credentials according to admission type, freshman or transfer. The credentials usually include official transcripts, standardized test scores, and application materials. For specific requirements, please visit www.umass.edu/admissions.
FRESHMAN PROFILE
TRANSFER PROFILE
APPLICATION DEADLINES
38,000 APPLICATIONS
3,600 APPLICATIONS
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS FALL TERM: Early Action.................................... November 1
1219
AVERAGE COMBINED SAT (CRITICAL READING AND MATH)
27
FALL TERM: Regular Decision...............................January 15
33%
TRANSFER FROM MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SPRING TERM......................................................... October 1
TRANSFER APPLICANTS FALL TERM..................................................................April 15
AVERAGE ACT SCORE
SPRING TERM......................................................... October 1
3.78
AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GPA
3.32 AVERAGE TRANSFER GPA
STOCKBRIDGE APPLICANTS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS.......................... March 15
Accounting Afro-American Studies Animal Science Anthropology Arboriculture and Community Forest Management (Associate’s Degree) Architecture Art History Arts, Studio Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Building and Construction Technology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chinese Language and Literature Civil Engineering Classics Classics and Philosophy Communication Communication Disorders Comparative Literature Computer Science Computer Systems Engineering Dance Earth Systems Economics Education Electrical Engineering English Environmental Science Equine Management (Associate’s Degree) Finance Food Science French and Francophone Studies Geography Geology German and Scandinavian Studies History Hospitality and Tourism Management Industrial Engineering Italian Studies Japanese Language and Literature Journalism Judaic Studies Kinesiology Landscape Architecture Landscape Contracting (Associate’s Degree) Legal Studies Linguistics Linguistics and Anthropology Linguistics and Chinese Linguistics and German Linguistics and Japanese
Linguistics and Philosophy Linguistics and Portuguese Linguistics and Psychology Linguistics and Russian Linguistics and Spanish Management Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Microbiology Middle Eastern Studies Music Natural Resources Conservation Nursing Nutrition Operations and Information Management Philosophy Physics Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences Political Science Portuguese Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary Psychology Public Health Sciences Resource Economics Russian and East European Studies Science Social Thought and Political Economy Sociology Spanish Sport Management Sustainable Community Development Sustainable Food and Farming (Associate’s Degree and B.S.) Sustainable Horticulture (Associate’s Degree and B.S.) Theater Turfgrass Management (Associate’s Degree) Turfgrass Science and Management Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Consistently ranked as a top college town, Amherst is the perfect blend of New England natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture and energy where you can make the most of your college experience. Walk into town for a cup of coffee, grab a slice of pizza, shop locally, see a movie, or go out for dinner with your family when they visit. This idyllic town is surrounded by the natural beauty of farmlands, forests, and mountains, which provide excellent hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Located in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst is about two hours from Boston and three hours from New York City.
LEARN MORE Learning more is what UMass Amherst is all about. We want to know more about you and we hope you want to know more about us. Let’s make this happen. Explore. Sign up for a visit or to get more information: www.umass.edu/admissions/visits.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES College of Education College of Engineering College of Humanities and Fine Arts College of Natural Sciences College of Nursing College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Isenberg School of Management School of Public Health and Health Sciences Stockbridge School of Agriculture (Associate’s Degrees)
Visit www.em.umass.edu/p1401 to see all the links in this publication. THE CLERY ACT In compliance with Federal Regulations and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act, a copy of the University of Massachusetts Annual Security Report is available online at www.umass.edu/umpd/alerts/crimestats/. A hard copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the UMass Amherst Police Department at (413) 545-2125. This report includes crime statistics for the previous three years as well as institutional policies concerning campus security.
81%
WHO WE ARE
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship university, is a diverse institution of more than 20,700 talented undergraduate students, 6,300 graduate students, and over 1,300 full-time faculty who are passionate about teaching and discovering new knowledge in their fields of study. We are a community of scholars committed to building a better future. UMass Amherst continues to grow and improve. Our national ranking and the incoming student profile grow stronger every year. Our recent investment of $1.8 billion in building and renovation means the facilities you will use every day are top notch—from our award-winning dining halls and the gardens that provide them food, to new residential living and learning communities, and classroom and lab spaces that transform learning.
OF CLASSES HAVE FEWER THAN 40 STUDENTS
10%
STUDENTS AND FACULTY
OF CLASSES HAVE MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS
1,300+
1:18
47
FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
FACULTY: STUDENTS
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE INSTITUTIONS IN OTHER STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES
20,700 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ACADEMICS UMass Amherst offers an array of engaging and challenging educational opportunities. We have more than 90 majors in nine schools and colleges, and even give you the ability to build your own major.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT DATA
23%
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
Your academic experience is shaped by traditional classroom instruction and innovative teaching methods, including small classes, interactive team-based learning, practical hands-on experiences, service learning, and
Explore your options off campus by taking classes within the Five College Consortium (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College). If you want to experience life outside UMass Amherst you can elect to study for a semester or a year at one of our participating Domestic Exchange institutions (includes 47 other states and U.S. territories) or be a global learner through our International Study Abroad program.
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
1,152
TRANSFER STUDENTS
623 STUDENTS 250+ STUDENTS 100-249 STUDENTS 50-99 STUDENTS
25-49 STUDENTS 10-24 STUDENTS <10 STUDENTS 537 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
STUDENT LIFE
Cost is an important factor to consider when deciding where to attend, but so is understanding the return that the investment in your college education will provide. At UMass Amherst there are opportunities for internships, Career Services workshops, and faculty and industry networking that are so valuable after you graduate. UMass Amherst offers need-based financial aid and merit funding to those who are eligible, and we offer great value and a healthy return on investment to all of our students.
Your options for life outside the classroom are endless. You can join or lead student organizations that embrace all types of activities, be an athlete (work out in our top-notch recreation center, join an intramural, club, or Division 1 sport), or attend any number of lectures, sporting events, and performances on our campus or anywhere in the Five College Consortium.
For more information on financial aid visit www.umass.edu/umfa.
Alpha Phi Omega
Juggling Club
Dhadak Fusion Dance Team
Kinesiology Club
For the fourth consecutive year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has listed UMass Amherst among the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.
Earthfoods Café
Society of Women Engineers
Golden Key International Honour Society
Student Government Association
Helenic Association
Theater Guild
100
Best Values P
College ublic s
1356
AVERAGE COMBINED SAT (CRITICAL READING AND MATH)
4.21
AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GPA
COMMONWEALTH HONORS COLLEGE Commonwealth Honors College provides students with a more intensive approach to learning. Honors students are encouraged to think critically and develop their research skills and experience. They benefit from an additional honors academic advisor, smaller classes, the two-semester journey of their senior thesis, and an opportunity to live in the honors residential community.
TUITION & FEES IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES
$13,258
OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES
ROOM AND BOARD
$28,813
Visit www.umass.edu/admissions/facts-and-figures/tuitionand-fees for more information on tuition and fees.
Ranked No. 3 “Best Campus Food” by The Princeton Review
DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS
Hip-Hop Culture Organization (HHCO)
Your first year in college sets the tone for the rest of your career at the university. To ensure your success, we bring learning into your living experience. This means you can opt to take classes in your living area, reside with other students who share similar interests and values, receive peer mentoring, foster leadership skills and involvement, and so much more. The residential first year experience is your first smaller community within the larger university. Transfer students may also benefit from being in sophomore communities or selecting our transfer student residence hall.
EXAMPLES OF HOUSING COMMUNITIES
$10,957
BEST CAMPUS FOOD
EXAMPLES OF REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (300+)
LIVING ON CAMPUS
opportunities to explore coursework outside the university.
GLOBAL LEARNING
4,621
VALUE
Careers in Education
Politics Today
Cultural Explorations
Impact! Service Learning
Exploring the Arts
Scientific Connections
Global Opportunities
Sustainability
Literary Studies
Veterans Community
Baseball
Hockey
Swimming & Diving (W, M)
Basketball (W, M)
Lacrosse (W, M)
Tennis (W)
Cross Country (W, M)
Rowing
Indoor Track & Field (W, M)
Field Hockey
Softball
Outdoor Track & Field (W, M)
Football
Soccer (M,W)
81%
WHO WE ARE
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship university, is a diverse institution of more than 20,700 talented undergraduate students, 6,300 graduate students, and over 1,300 full-time faculty who are passionate about teaching and discovering new knowledge in their fields of study. We are a community of scholars committed to building a better future. UMass Amherst continues to grow and improve. Our national ranking and the incoming student profile grow stronger every year. Our recent investment of $1.8 billion in building and renovation means the facilities you will use every day are top notch—from our award-winning dining halls and the gardens that provide them food, to new residential living and learning communities, and classroom and lab spaces that transform learning.
OF CLASSES HAVE FEWER THAN 40 STUDENTS
10%
STUDENTS AND FACULTY
OF CLASSES HAVE MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS
1,300+
1:18
47
FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
FACULTY: STUDENTS
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE INSTITUTIONS IN OTHER STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES
20,700 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ACADEMICS UMass Amherst offers an array of engaging and challenging educational opportunities. We have more than 90 majors in nine schools and colleges, and even give you the ability to build your own major.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT DATA
23%
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
Your academic experience is shaped by traditional classroom instruction and innovative teaching methods, including small classes, interactive team-based learning, practical hands-on experiences, service learning, and
Explore your options off campus by taking classes within the Five College Consortium (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College). If you want to experience life outside UMass Amherst you can elect to study for a semester or a year at one of our participating Domestic Exchange institutions (includes 47 other states and U.S. territories) or be a global learner through our International Study Abroad program.
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
1,152
TRANSFER STUDENTS
623 STUDENTS 250+ STUDENTS 100-249 STUDENTS 50-99 STUDENTS
25-49 STUDENTS 10-24 STUDENTS <10 STUDENTS 537 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
STUDENT LIFE
Cost is an important factor to consider when deciding where to attend, but so is understanding the return that the investment in your college education will provide. At UMass Amherst there are opportunities for internships, Career Services workshops, and faculty and industry networking that are so valuable after you graduate. UMass Amherst offers need-based financial aid and merit funding to those who are eligible, and we offer great value and a healthy return on investment to all of our students.
Your options for life outside the classroom are endless. You can join or lead student organizations that embrace all types of activities, be an athlete (work out in our top-notch recreation center, join an intramural, club, or Division 1 sport), or attend any number of lectures, sporting events, and performances on our campus or anywhere in the Five College Consortium.
For more information on financial aid visit www.umass.edu/umfa.
Alpha Phi Omega
Juggling Club
Dhadak Fusion Dance Team
Kinesiology Club
For the fourth consecutive year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has listed UMass Amherst among the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.
Earthfoods Café
Society of Women Engineers
Golden Key International Honour Society
Student Government Association
Helenic Association
Theater Guild
100
Best Values P
College ublic s
1356
AVERAGE COMBINED SAT (CRITICAL READING AND MATH)
4.21
AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GPA
COMMONWEALTH HONORS COLLEGE Commonwealth Honors College provides students with a more intensive approach to learning. Honors students are encouraged to think critically and develop their research skills and experience. They benefit from an additional honors academic advisor, smaller classes, the two-semester journey of their senior thesis, and an opportunity to live in the honors residential community.
TUITION & FEES IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES
$13,258
OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES
ROOM AND BOARD
$28,813
Visit www.umass.edu/admissions/facts-and-figures/tuitionand-fees for more information on tuition and fees.
Ranked No. 3 “Best Campus Food” by The Princeton Review
DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS
Hip-Hop Culture Organization (HHCO)
Your first year in college sets the tone for the rest of your career at the university. To ensure your success, we bring learning into your living experience. This means you can opt to take classes in your living area, reside with other students who share similar interests and values, receive peer mentoring, foster leadership skills and involvement, and so much more. The residential first year experience is your first smaller community within the larger university. Transfer students may also benefit from being in sophomore communities or selecting our transfer student residence hall.
EXAMPLES OF HOUSING COMMUNITIES
$10,957
BEST CAMPUS FOOD
EXAMPLES OF REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (300+)
LIVING ON CAMPUS
opportunities to explore coursework outside the university.
GLOBAL LEARNING
4,621
VALUE
Careers in Education
Politics Today
Cultural Explorations
Impact! Service Learning
Exploring the Arts
Scientific Connections
Global Opportunities
Sustainability
Literary Studies
Veterans Community
Baseball
Hockey
Swimming & Diving (W, M)
Basketball (W, M)
Lacrosse (W, M)
Tennis (W)
Cross Country (W, M)
Rowing
Indoor Track & Field (W, M)
Field Hockey
Softball
Outdoor Track & Field (W, M)
Football
Soccer (M,W)
81%
WHO WE ARE
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship university, is a diverse institution of more than 20,700 talented undergraduate students, 6,300 graduate students, and over 1,300 full-time faculty who are passionate about teaching and discovering new knowledge in their fields of study. We are a community of scholars committed to building a better future. UMass Amherst continues to grow and improve. Our national ranking and the incoming student profile grow stronger every year. Our recent investment of $1.8 billion in building and renovation means the facilities you will use every day are top notch—from our award-winning dining halls and the gardens that provide them food, to new residential living and learning communities, and classroom and lab spaces that transform learning.
OF CLASSES HAVE FEWER THAN 40 STUDENTS
10%
STUDENTS AND FACULTY
OF CLASSES HAVE MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS
1,300+
1:18
47
FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
FACULTY: STUDENTS
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE INSTITUTIONS IN OTHER STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES
20,700 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ACADEMICS UMass Amherst offers an array of engaging and challenging educational opportunities. We have more than 90 majors in nine schools and colleges, and even give you the ability to build your own major.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT DATA
23%
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
Your academic experience is shaped by traditional classroom instruction and innovative teaching methods, including small classes, interactive team-based learning, practical hands-on experiences, service learning, and
Explore your options off campus by taking classes within the Five College Consortium (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College). If you want to experience life outside UMass Amherst you can elect to study for a semester or a year at one of our participating Domestic Exchange institutions (includes 47 other states and U.S. territories) or be a global learner through our International Study Abroad program.
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
1,152
TRANSFER STUDENTS
623 STUDENTS 250+ STUDENTS 100-249 STUDENTS 50-99 STUDENTS
25-49 STUDENTS 10-24 STUDENTS <10 STUDENTS 537 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
STUDENT LIFE
Cost is an important factor to consider when deciding where to attend, but so is understanding the return that the investment in your college education will provide. At UMass Amherst there are opportunities for internships, Career Services workshops, and faculty and industry networking that are so valuable after you graduate. UMass Amherst offers need-based financial aid and merit funding to those who are eligible, and we offer great value and a healthy return on investment to all of our students.
Your options for life outside the classroom are endless. You can join or lead student organizations that embrace all types of activities, be an athlete (work out in our top-notch recreation center, join an intramural, club, or Division 1 sport), or attend any number of lectures, sporting events, and performances on our campus or anywhere in the Five College Consortium.
For more information on financial aid visit www.umass.edu/umfa.
Alpha Phi Omega
Juggling Club
Dhadak Fusion Dance Team
Kinesiology Club
For the fourth consecutive year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has listed UMass Amherst among the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.
Earthfoods Café
Society of Women Engineers
Golden Key International Honour Society
Student Government Association
Helenic Association
Theater Guild
100
Best Values P
College ublic s
1356
AVERAGE COMBINED SAT (CRITICAL READING AND MATH)
4.21
AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GPA
COMMONWEALTH HONORS COLLEGE Commonwealth Honors College provides students with a more intensive approach to learning. Honors students are encouraged to think critically and develop their research skills and experience. They benefit from an additional honors academic advisor, smaller classes, the two-semester journey of their senior thesis, and an opportunity to live in the honors residential community.
TUITION & FEES IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES
$13,258
OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES
ROOM AND BOARD
$28,813
Visit www.umass.edu/admissions/facts-and-figures/tuitionand-fees for more information on tuition and fees.
Ranked No. 3 “Best Campus Food” by The Princeton Review
DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS
Hip-Hop Culture Organization (HHCO)
Your first year in college sets the tone for the rest of your career at the university. To ensure your success, we bring learning into your living experience. This means you can opt to take classes in your living area, reside with other students who share similar interests and values, receive peer mentoring, foster leadership skills and involvement, and so much more. The residential first year experience is your first smaller community within the larger university. Transfer students may also benefit from being in sophomore communities or selecting our transfer student residence hall.
EXAMPLES OF HOUSING COMMUNITIES
$10,957
BEST CAMPUS FOOD
EXAMPLES OF REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (300+)
LIVING ON CAMPUS
opportunities to explore coursework outside the university.
GLOBAL LEARNING
4,621
VALUE
Careers in Education
Politics Today
Cultural Explorations
Impact! Service Learning
Exploring the Arts
Scientific Connections
Global Opportunities
Sustainability
Literary Studies
Veterans Community
Baseball
Hockey
Swimming & Diving (W, M)
Basketball (W, M)
Lacrosse (W, M)
Tennis (W)
Cross Country (W, M)
Rowing
Indoor Track & Field (W, M)
Field Hockey
Softball
Outdoor Track & Field (W, M)
Football
Soccer (M,W)
LOCATION
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ADMISSION Admission to UMass Amherst is selective. Freshmen and transfer students need to apply online using the Common App: www.commonapp.org. Massachusetts community college graduates in approved programs may apply using the MassTransfer application: www.umass.edu/umccc. Applicants are reviewed based on their required credentials according to admission type, freshman or transfer. The credentials usually include official transcripts, standardized test scores, and application materials. For specific requirements, please visit www.umass.edu/admissions.
FRESHMAN PROFILE
TRANSFER PROFILE
APPLICATION DEADLINES
38,000 APPLICATIONS
3,600 APPLICATIONS
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS FALL TERM: Early Action.................................... November 1
1219
AVERAGE COMBINED SAT (CRITICAL READING AND MATH)
27
FALL TERM: Regular Decision...............................January 15
33%
TRANSFER FROM MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SPRING TERM......................................................... October 1
TRANSFER APPLICANTS FALL TERM..................................................................April 15
AVERAGE ACT SCORE
SPRING TERM......................................................... October 1
3.78
AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GPA
3.32 AVERAGE TRANSFER GPA
STOCKBRIDGE APPLICANTS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS.......................... March 15
Accounting Afro-American Studies Animal Science Anthropology Arboriculture and Community Forest Management (Associate’s Degree) Architecture Art History Arts, Studio Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Building and Construction Technology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chinese Language and Literature Civil Engineering Classics Classics and Philosophy Communication Communication Disorders Comparative Literature Computer Science Computer Systems Engineering Dance Earth Systems Economics Education Electrical Engineering English Environmental Science Equine Management (Associate’s Degree) Finance Food Science French and Francophone Studies Geography Geology German and Scandinavian Studies History Hospitality and Tourism Management Industrial Engineering Italian Studies Japanese Language and Literature Journalism Judaic Studies Kinesiology Landscape Architecture Landscape Contracting (Associate’s Degree) Legal Studies Linguistics Linguistics and Anthropology Linguistics and Chinese Linguistics and German Linguistics and Japanese
Linguistics and Philosophy Linguistics and Portuguese Linguistics and Psychology Linguistics and Russian Linguistics and Spanish Management Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Microbiology Middle Eastern Studies Music Natural Resources Conservation Nursing Nutrition Operations and Information Management Philosophy Physics Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences Political Science Portuguese Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary Psychology Public Health Sciences Resource Economics Russian and East European Studies Science Social Thought and Political Economy Sociology Spanish Sport Management Sustainable Community Development Sustainable Food and Farming (Associate’s Degree and B.S.) Sustainable Horticulture (Associate’s Degree and B.S.) Theater Turfgrass Management (Associate’s Degree) Turfgrass Science and Management Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Consistently ranked as a top college town, Amherst is the perfect blend of New England natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture and energy where you can make the most of your college experience. Walk into town for a cup of coffee, grab a slice of pizza, shop locally, see a movie, or go out for dinner with your family when they visit. This idyllic town is surrounded by the natural beauty of farmlands, forests, and mountains, which provide excellent hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Located in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst is about two hours from Boston and three hours from New York City.
LEARN MORE Learning more is what UMass Amherst is all about. We want to know more about you and we hope you want to know more about us. Let’s make this happen. Explore. Sign up for a visit or to get more information: www.umass.edu/admissions/visits.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES College of Education College of Engineering College of Humanities and Fine Arts College of Natural Sciences College of Nursing College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Isenberg School of Management School of Public Health and Health Sciences Stockbridge School of Agriculture (Associate’s Degrees)
Visit www.em.umass.edu/p1401 to see all the links in this publication. THE CLERY ACT In compliance with Federal Regulations and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act, a copy of the University of Massachusetts Annual Security Report is available online at www.umass.edu/umpd/alerts/crimestats/. A hard copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the UMass Amherst Police Department at (413) 545-2125. This report includes crime statistics for the previous three years as well as institutional policies concerning campus security.
LOCATION
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ADMISSION Admission to UMass Amherst is selective. Freshmen and transfer students need to apply online using the Common App: www.commonapp.org. Massachusetts community college graduates in approved programs may apply using the MassTransfer application: www.umass.edu/umccc. Applicants are reviewed based on their required credentials according to admission type, freshman or transfer. The credentials usually include official transcripts, standardized test scores, and application materials. For specific requirements, please visit www.umass.edu/admissions.
FRESHMAN PROFILE
TRANSFER PROFILE
APPLICATION DEADLINES
38,000 APPLICATIONS
3,600 APPLICATIONS
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS FALL TERM: Early Action.................................... November 1
1219
AVERAGE COMBINED SAT (CRITICAL READING AND MATH)
27
FALL TERM: Regular Decision...............................January 15
33%
TRANSFER FROM MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SPRING TERM......................................................... October 1
TRANSFER APPLICANTS FALL TERM..................................................................April 15
AVERAGE ACT SCORE
SPRING TERM......................................................... October 1
3.78
AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GPA
3.32 AVERAGE TRANSFER GPA
STOCKBRIDGE APPLICANTS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS.......................... March 15
Accounting Afro-American Studies Animal Science Anthropology Arboriculture and Community Forest Management (Associate’s Degree) Architecture Art History Arts, Studio Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Building and Construction Technology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chinese Language and Literature Civil Engineering Classics Classics and Philosophy Communication Communication Disorders Comparative Literature Computer Science Computer Systems Engineering Dance Earth Systems Economics Education Electrical Engineering English Environmental Science Equine Management (Associate’s Degree) Finance Food Science French and Francophone Studies Geography Geology German and Scandinavian Studies History Hospitality and Tourism Management Industrial Engineering Italian Studies Japanese Language and Literature Journalism Judaic Studies Kinesiology Landscape Architecture Landscape Contracting (Associate’s Degree) Legal Studies Linguistics Linguistics and Anthropology Linguistics and Chinese Linguistics and German Linguistics and Japanese
Linguistics and Philosophy Linguistics and Portuguese Linguistics and Psychology Linguistics and Russian Linguistics and Spanish Management Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Microbiology Middle Eastern Studies Music Natural Resources Conservation Nursing Nutrition Operations and Information Management Philosophy Physics Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences Political Science Portuguese Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary Psychology Public Health Sciences Resource Economics Russian and East European Studies Science Social Thought and Political Economy Sociology Spanish Sport Management Sustainable Community Development Sustainable Food and Farming (Associate’s Degree and B.S.) Sustainable Horticulture (Associate’s Degree and B.S.) Theater Turfgrass Management (Associate’s Degree) Turfgrass Science and Management Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Consistently ranked as a top college town, Amherst is the perfect blend of New England natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture and energy where you can make the most of your college experience. Walk into town for a cup of coffee, grab a slice of pizza, shop locally, see a movie, or go out for dinner with your family when they visit. This idyllic town is surrounded by the natural beauty of farmlands, forests, and mountains, which provide excellent hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Located in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst is about two hours from Boston and three hours from New York City.
LEARN MORE Learning more is what UMass Amherst is all about. We want to know more about you and we hope you want to know more about us. Let’s make this happen. Explore. Sign up for a visit or to get more information: www.umass.edu/admissions/visits.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES College of Education College of Engineering College of Humanities and Fine Arts College of Natural Sciences College of Nursing College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Isenberg School of Management School of Public Health and Health Sciences Stockbridge School of Agriculture (Associate’s Degrees)
Visit www.em.umass.edu/p1401 to see all the links in this publication. THE CLERY ACT In compliance with Federal Regulations and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act, a copy of the University of Massachusetts Annual Security Report is available online at www.umass.edu/umpd/alerts/crimestats/. A hard copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the UMass Amherst Police Department at (413) 545-2125. This report includes crime statistics for the previous three years as well as institutional policies concerning campus security.