University of Massachusetts Amherst acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Amherst, MA · public · 23,671 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 59.9% Fall 2025 · ↑0.2 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1330–1480 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UMass Amherst's admissions site.

Chances at UMass Amherst
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
70–94%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1330–1480).
  • Only 24.9% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • UMass Amherst admits 59.9% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

UMass Amherst acceptance rate by year

31,813 of 53,117 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 59.7% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 201520172019202120232025 59.9%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202553,11731,81359.9%Common Data Set
Fall 202450,26130,02059.7%IPEDS
Fall 202350,42429,12957.8%IPEDS
Fall 202245,45128,87163.5%IPEDS
Fall 202142,54027,87765.5%IPEDS
Fall 202040,31526,33565.3%IPEDS
Fall 201942,15726,89563.8%IPEDS
Fall 201841,69024,98159.9%IPEDS
Fall 201742,04324,20857.6%IPEDS
Fall 201640,82224,36459.7%IPEDS
Fall 201540,13023,40358.3%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

UMass Amherst deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on UMass Amherst's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Early action Apply by Decisions By end of January
  2. Regular decision Apply by Decisions Early March
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Early rounds

Early decision and early action at UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at UMass Amherst

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1330–1480
40024.9% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 30–34
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 4.05
Weighted, 99.3% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.059.9%
  • 3.75–3.9921.1%
  • 3.50–3.7412.4%
  • 3.25–3.495.3%
  • 3.00–3.240.7%
  • 2.50–2.990.4%
  • Below 2.500.1%

What counts

What UMass Amherst weighs

From section C7 of UMass Amherst's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Class rank
  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Work experience

Considered

  • Test scores
  • First-generation status
  • Volunteer work

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation
  • Demonstrated interest

Waitlist

UMass Amherst waitlist

11,100 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 7,261 accepted it, and 2,349 were admitted from it (32.4% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What UMass Amherst costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UMass Amherst's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$18,487
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$41,759
Per year
Average net price$22,857
After grants, aided students
Open UMass Amherst's net price calculator

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Close to UMass Amherst's 59.9%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about UMass Amherst admissions

What is UMass Amherst's acceptance rate?

UMass Amherst admitted 31,813 of 53,117 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 59.9%. That is up from 59.7% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is UMass Amherst test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. UMass Amherst is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are UMass Amherst's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Early action: November 5, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check UMass Amherst's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for UMass Amherst?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1330–1480 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 24.9% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1480 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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