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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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  • AMHERST, MA
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    University of Massachusetts Amherst Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UMass?

    UMass admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 65%. Students that get into UMass have an average SAT score between 1200-1390 or an average ACT score of 27-32. The regular admissions application deadline for UMass is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the UMass early action deadline is November 5.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    40,315
    SAT Range
    1200-1390
    SAT Reading
    600-680
    SAT Math
    600-710
    Students Submitting SAT
    88%
    ACT Range
    27-32
    ACT English
    25-33
    ACT Math
    25-31
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    18%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 5
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $80
    Application Website
    umass.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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