University overview
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst UMASS Main Campus is a public institution in Amherst, MA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 4,848 students. The published admit rate is 66%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $41,364 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 84%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Large suburb
Applicants
42,540
Admits
27,877
Enrolled
4,848
SAT ERW: 620–710
SAT Math: 630–750
ACT: 28–33
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
4,848
4,848 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
84%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
91%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
$17,291
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for University of Massachusetts-Amherst UMASS Main Campus. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
College profile: University of Massachusetts-Amherst UMASS Main Campus
University of Massachusetts-Amherst UMASS Main Campus is a public institution in Amherst, MA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 4,848 students. The published admit rate is 66%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $41,364 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 84%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
91%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
84%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
University of Massachusetts-Amherst UMASS Main Campus
University of Massachusetts-Amherst UMASS Main Campus is a public institution in Amherst, MA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 4,848 students. The published admit rate is 66%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $41,364 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 84%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
Sources and data freshness
Verified Data- Legacy CLGS importLast verified 2026-06-27T19:13:52+00:00
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