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: Robert C. Holub
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 27,016
- College Alias: UMass Amherst
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst (UMass Amherst) is an institute of research and higher learning that is situated on a 1,450-acre campus in Western Massachusetts. It is 90 miles from Boston. More than 80 areas of academic study are available, many of them in high-ranked programs. UMass Amherst offers six associate's degree programs, 86 bachelor's degree programs, 73 master's degree programs and 51 doctoral degree programs. It has eight schools and colleges.
History
The University of Massachusetts - Amherst was founded in 1863 as a land-grant agricultural college. It was situated on 310 acres, with four buildings. It offered courses in modern farming, science, technical fields, and liberal arts. When it opened, UMass had four faculty members and 56 students. The school grew over time, expanding its curriculum. It enrolled its first female student in 1892; the same year graduate degrees were authorized. In 1931, the school changed its name to Massachusetts State College.
Post World War II, the school underwent rapid growth and further expanded its curriculum, facilities and enrollment. By 1964, the student enrollment had increased to 10,500. By the 1970s, UMass had expanded to include a renowned Fine Arts Center, Library, and at least one fine dining restaurant.
Through the 1980s and 1990s, UMass evolved into a major research center. Its other programs expanded and gained an international reputation for excellence.
Academics
The academic calendar for the University of Massachusetts - Amherst follows the semester format, with a fall semester, shorter winter term, spring semester, and a summer session.
Colleges and Schools
- Commonwealth Honors College
- Graduate School
- School of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Humanities and Fine Arts
- Isenberg School of Management
- College of Natural Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Public Health and Health Sciences
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Stockbridge School of Agriculture
Student Life
The UMass has more than 200 student clubs and organizations on campus, focusing on a wide range of interests and missions. Included in these clubs are community service groups, student government, cultural groups, religious organizations, media-related groups, academic groups, fraternities and sororities, and more. Intramural sports clubs are also available, as are campus events and activities for politics, socializing, arts and entertainment.
The Fine Arts Center at UMass offers performances in theater, music and dance throughout the year. It also houses six art galleries that host many art exhibits. Student
The UMass library is an excellent resource for students, with more than 8 million items.
On campus housing is available, and there is a wide selection of dining services on campus, including the Berkshire Dining Commons. Student services include Student Success Centers, the Minuteman Marching Band, the Center for Student Development, Campus Recreation and Sports Clubs, and more.
Traditions
The school mascot is the minuteman. The UMass athletic teams are known as the "UMass Minutemen" or "UMass Minutewomen." Until the late 1960s, the UMass athletic teams were known as the "Redmen," but a group of Native Americans from New York wrote a letter requesting that the school curtail the use of "Redmen," as it was defamatory. Through a student poll in 1972, the new school mascot and name for the athletic teams was chosen.
Athletics
The UMass "Minutemen" athletic teams compete in 21 sports at the NCAA Division I level. The UMass Minutemen and Minutewomen athletic teams include:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Community Life
The Amherst area of Massachusetts is historic and picturesque, with forested hills and valleys and river plains. It has many comfortable inns and restaurants offering fine dining. Amherst offers the charms of New England's country traditions, many museums, galleries, arts and crafts fairs, antique shops, boutiques and bookstores. The museums include the Emily Dickinson Museum.
Other schools in the area are Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts. There are many public services and the area is known for its safe and quiet neighborhoods.
- 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
- Website
- www.umass.edu
- Mission Statement
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- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.umass.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- 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 Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 13,843 | 15,609 | 29,452 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 8,656 (63%) | 11,047 (71%) | 19,703 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,966 (23%) | 2,158 (20%) | 4,124 (21%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,994 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 544 | 13% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| 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: 84%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 62% | 18% | 61% | 37% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,576 | $4,486 | $2,837 | $5,182 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Number in Default | 116 | 109 | 78 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,749 | 4,430 | 4,544 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $11,917 | $10,417 | $10,106 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $11,917 | $10,417 | $10,106 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,414 | $21,914 | $20,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,276 | $8,114 | $7,478 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $22,593 | $20,931 | $19,984 |
| In-State | $22,593 | $20,931 | $19,984 |
| Out of State | $34,090 | $32,428 | $30,562 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $12,917 | $11,417 | $11,106 |
| In-State | $12,917 | $11,417 | $11,106 |
| Out of State | $24,414 | $22,914 | $21,684 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $12,917 | $11,417 | $11,106 |
| In-State | $12,917 | $11,417 | $11,106 |
| Out of State | $24,414 | $22,914 | $21,684 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 27,016 Undergraduate: 20,873 Graduate: 6,143
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,523 Female: 13,493
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,470 Female: 10,403
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,053 Female: 3,090
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 21,515 Part-Time: 5,501
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,315 Part-Time: 1,558
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,200 Part-Time: 3,943
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,576 | 6% |
| American Indian | 110 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,253 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,943 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1,057 | 4% |
| White | 17,634 | 65% |
| Unknown | 3,443 | 13% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 268 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,031 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,318 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,764 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,662 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,468 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 853 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,073 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 544 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.06% |
| Age Unknown | 18 | 0.07% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,381 | 4,846 | 535 |
| Faculty Status | 1,530 | 1,262 | 268 |
| Tenured Faculty | 728 | 728 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,422 | - | 2,422 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,771 | 1,470 | 301 |
| Primarily Instruction | 51 | - | 51 |
| Primarily Research | 354 | 280 | 74 |
| Primarily Public Service | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 106 | 106 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,373 | 1,257 | 116 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,131 | 2,013 | 118 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 845 | 778 | 67 |
| Skilled Crafts | 226 | 225 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 731 | 703 | 28 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,991 (1,122) | $96,683 (694) | $79,138 (428) |
| Professor | $117,309 (423) | $119,896 (313) | $109,947 (110) |
| Associate Professor | $88,080 (270) | $91,151 (167) | $83,101 (103) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,627 (269) | $72,104 (137) | $65,018 (132) |
| Instructor | $58,300 (1) | - (-) | $58,300 (1) |
| Lecturer | $56,901 (159) | $58,055 (77) | $55,817 (82) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,951 (58) | $106,721 (36) | $91,510 (22) |
| Professor | $130,928 (25) | $134,961 (17) | $122,360 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $107,287 (5) | $109,594 (3) | $103,825 (2) |
| Lecturer | $73,055 (28) | $76,178 (16) | $68,891 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,627 (1,180) | $96,221 (730) | $78,930 (450) |
| Professor | $116,741 (448) | $119,408 (330) | $109,280 (118) |
| Associate Professor | $88,075 (275) | $91,125 (170) | $83,136 (105) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,627 (269) | $72,104 (137) | $65,018 (132) |
| Instructor | $58,300 (1) | - (-) | $58,300 (1) |
| Lecturer | $57,331 (187) | $58,790 (93) | $55,887 (94) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,240,340 | $3,539,243 | $2,701,097 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 713 | 362 | 351 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 607 | 325 | 282 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| All Track Combined | 206 | 81 | 125 |
| Field Hockey | 22 | - | 22 |
| Football | 102 | 102 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 30 | 30 | - |
| Lacrosse | 68 | 42 | 26 |
| Rowing | 70 | - | 70 |
| Soccer | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving | 63 | 29 | 34 |
| Tennis | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $156,989 | $80,765 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $50,562 | $30,740 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 69 | 37 | 32 |
| 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 |
| All Track Combined | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 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 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 59% |
| American Indian | 59% |
| Black | 55% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 67% |
| Unknown | 61% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 47% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 64% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
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| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 63 | 76 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 11 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 182 | 167 |
| Liquor Related | 316 | 245 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 3 |
| Burglary | 29 | 40 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 11 | 9 |
| Robbery | - | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 8 |
| Burglary | 62 | 62 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 6 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
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