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Counseling Snapshot

Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
59%
Early Rate
61%
Early Plan
Early Action
SAT Range
1260 to 1450
COA/yr
$29,054 (in-state), $40,570 (out-of-state)
Test Policy
Test-Optional
Yield
23%
LocationAmherst, MA
Top MajorsPsychology, Liberal Arts, Computer Science
Need-Aid ReadNeed-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify
COA DefinitionCOA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: Very ImportantEssays: ImportantRecs: ConsideredActivities: ImportantCharacter: ImportantInterest: Considered

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Tier 4 · Lite Profile

Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.

Overview

Field Value
Name University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Location Amherst, MA
Tier 4
Student Population 22951
Campus Setting Suburban

Stats

Field Value
Acceptance Rate 0.59
SAT Range 1260 to 1450
Yield Rate 0.23

Majors

Application

Field Value
Early Application Early Action
ED II / EA II No
Test Policy Test-Optional

Cost

Field Value
Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) $29,054 (in-state), $40,570 (out-of-state)
Net Price 22291

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