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University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst)
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- Amherst, MA 01003
- OPEID College Code: 00222100
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- General Phone: (413) 545-0111
- Chancellor: Thomas W. Cole Jr.
- Website: www.umass.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 25,873
- College Alias: UMass Amherst
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: umass.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 12,990 | 14,148 | 27,138 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 7,882 (61%) | 9,933 (70%) | 17,815 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,990 (25%) | 2,296 (23%) | 4,286 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 4,172 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 372 | 9% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UMass Amherst Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 19% | 53% | 42% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,878 | $3,708 | $2,233 | $4,502 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 78 | 104 | 97 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,544 | 4,238 | 4,310 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,921 | $9,595 | $9,278 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,499 | $19,317 | $18,397 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,478 | $6,989 | $6,517 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,799 | $18,984 | $18,195 |
| Out of State | $30,377 | $28,706 | $27,314 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,921 | $10,595 | $10,278 |
| Out of State | $21,499 | $20,317 | $19,397 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,921 | $10,595 | $10,278 |
| Out of State | $21,499 | $20,317 | $19,397 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 25,873 Undergraduate: 20,114 Graduate: 5,759
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,913 Female: 12,960
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,090 Female: 10,024
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,823 Female: 2,936
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 20,736 Part-Time: 5,137
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 18,646 Part-Time: 1,468
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,090 Part-Time: 3,669
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,504 | 6% |
| American Indian | 83 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,175 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,730 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 920 | 4% |
| White | 17,757 | 69% |
| Unknown | 2,704 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 299 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,941 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,837 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,636 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,415 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,273 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 809 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,076 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 552 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 21 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 14 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,363 | 4,775 | 588 |
| Faculty Status | 1,527 | 1,249 | 278 |
| Tenured Faculty | 741 | 741 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,479 | - | 2,479 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,748 | 1,434 | 314 |
| Primarily Instruction | 45 | - | 45 |
| Primarily Research | 308 | 248 | 60 |
| Primarily Public Service | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 112 | 111 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 1,361 | 1,230 | 131 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,142 | 2,000 | 142 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 875 | 796 | 79 |
| Skilled Crafts | 220 | 219 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 738 | 706 | 32 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,439 (1,114) | $94,682 (705) | $77,677 (409) |
| Professor | $113,577 (431) | $115,993 (326) | $106,077 (105) |
| Associate Professor | $87,648 (273) | $90,996 (167) | $82,373 (106) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,882 (257) | $69,698 (135) | $63,766 (122) |
| Instructor | $56,096 (4) | $47,961 (1) | $58,808 (3) |
| Lecturer | $55,224 (149) | $56,369 (76) | $54,032 (73) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $96,075 (61) | $102,231 (41) | $83,456 (20) |
| Professor | $126,422 (27) | $128,353 (21) | $119,665 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $107,434 (4) | $107,863 (3) | $106,149 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,468 (3) | $68,000 (1) | $68,702 (2) |
| Lecturer | $67,113 (27) | $69,029 (16) | $64,325 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,929 (1,175) | $94,076 (746) | $77,239 (429) |
| Professor | $112,979 (458) | $115,328 (347) | $105,636 (111) |
| Associate Professor | $87,651 (277) | $90,947 (170) | $82,415 (107) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,757 (260) | $69,594 (136) | $63,644 (124) |
| Instructor | $56,096 (4) | $47,961 (1) | $58,808 (3) |
| Lecturer | $55,176 (176) | $56,388 (92) | $53,849 (84) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,437,842 | $3,088,397 | $2,349,445 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 710 | 358 | 352 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 605 | 320 | 285 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 196 | 81 | 115 |
| Field Hocky | 21 | - | 21 |
| Football | 93 | 93 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 27 | 27 | - |
| Lacrosse | 69 | 37 | 32 |
| Rowing | 76 | - | 76 |
| Skiing | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Soccer | 48 | 28 | 20 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 64 | 30 | 34 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $153,996 | $71,736 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $51,702 | $29,352 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 72 | 37 | 35 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Rowing | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Skiing | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 64% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 66% |
| American Indian | 58% |
| Black | 52% |
| Asian | 64% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 62% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 48% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 64% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 167 | 175 |
| Liquor Related | 245 | 204 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 76 | 110 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 12 |
| Robbery | 4 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 13 |
| Burglary | 62 | 102 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 6 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 6 |
| Robbery | 3 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 6 |
| Burglary | 40 | 61 |
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