University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
UMass Amherst is one of the major public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts, the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. As the flagship campus of America's education state, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the leader of the public higher education system of the Commonwealth, making a profound, transformative impact to the common good.
Academic Programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
We search for students who will bring their unique strengths and diverse talents to the UMass Amherst campus. We conduct an individualized review of applications; with careful consideration of a student’s academic achievements, personal qualities, and motivation. UMass uses a holistic approach that reviews the entire application, so we have a full understanding of an application’s potential as a successful UMass student. Application as a freshman is open to graduating high school students, high school graduates, or a GED/HiSET recipient who has attempted fewer than 12 college credits.
As one of the top public research universities in the nation, UMass Amherst seeks to enroll exceptional applicants of all backgrounds and welcomes transfer students to its campus. We accept over approximately 2,000 transfer students each year. To be considered a transfer you must be a high school graduates or GED/HiSET recipient who has attempted more than 12 college credits and is applying to a four-year undergraduate degree program at UMass Amherst.
Additional Information
| UMass Amherst offers 90 undergraduate majors residing in eight schools and colleges. Or, you could design your own major through the Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC). UMass Amherst is also joined with Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, or Smith College in a consortium that sponsors a variety of cooperative programs. Most notably, students are entitled to participate in a course exchange program which allows them to enroll in courses on the other campuses without additional cost. |
Visit us
Amherst is one of the top college towns in North America, offering the perfect blend of New England's natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture and energy. Learn more about the application and review process from one of our Admissions representatives during a 40-minute information session. Freshman information sessions are followed by a student-led, 90-minute walking tour to learn all about the UMass campus.
"The way I look at it, is that the campus is large, which means that there's so many opportunities to create little, small communities for yourself within it. I really think that it's very hard to make a small campus feel larger. You can only make a large campus feel smaller."
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
243 Whitmore Admin Building, 181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003, United States of America
Phone number
(413) 545-0222
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
For transfer students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
New England
