University of Massachusetts Amherst campus image
Public university

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
QS ranking
305
Acceptance rate
64%
Tuition fee
USD35,779/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. Its most popular subjects include Psychology, Liberal Arts, Economics, Communications and Biology. This is a large university, with approximately 31,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
87%
13%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Iran

  5. 5.

    Vietnam

Student gender

In this university

50%
50%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.3 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 895 mn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.umass.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

6,356

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Psychology

  2. 2.

    Liberal Arts

  3. 3.

    Economics

  4. 4.

    Communications

  5. 5.

    Biology

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

1,463acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

17

Health support

In this university

1,081 : 1
1,081 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

435 : 1
435 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Career

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

19

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

10

Football / Track fields

4

Basketball courts

6

Squash courts

3

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

3

Number of dormitories

52

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
7,462
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
63 - 71%
Temperature
-8°
8°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
59 - 71%
Temperature
3°
26°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
71 - 75%
Temperature
11°
29°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
70 - 73%
Temperature
-5°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Bradley International Airport

Distance between airport and university

74 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
4 - 5 hours
Cost
USD 15 - 77
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 200 - 220

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

201 - 250

Score

38.3

Staff in career centre

In this university

4,034 : 1
4,034 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

978 : 1
978 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

54

Average numbers of services

6