UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST

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University Of Massachusetts-Amherst

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a rural area (in Amherst, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

Amherst, MA 01003
Main Phone: (413) 545-0111
Web Site: www.umass.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 21,162 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.8% of students attend full-time, while 1.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,545 male students and 1,790 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.3% of the student body, while females made up 53.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (6)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 57.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 620.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 510 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Science

Architecture

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Computer Science

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Policy

Sales And Marketing

Apparel Marketing

School Accreditation

University Of Massachusetts-Amherst reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Massachusetts-Amherst belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Atlantic 10 Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,033
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,760
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 22,886

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.

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