University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts 01003
Amherst,
MA
01003
Phone: (413) 545-0111
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General Information About University of Massachusetts Amherst The University's mission is to provide an affordable and accessible education of high quality and to conduct programs of research and public service that advance knowledge and improve the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Town: Fringe
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 29,452 Percent Admitted 67% Men Admitted 63% Women Admitted 71% Full Time Retention Rate 87% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 510 620 Math 540 640 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 22 27
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $11,917 Room & Board Charge $6,785 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 12,012 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $13,043,177 Other Federal Grants $3,162,239 Scholarships & Fellowships $80,433,895 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $67,114,895 Average Grant Dollars Issued $1,959,819 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $40,216,948 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 30,553 Native American 102 Asian 2,064 African American 1,400 Hispanic 1,089 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 19,821 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 2,372
