University of Massachusetts Amherst
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1190 | 1340 |
| 2019 | 1190 | 1390 |
| 2020 | 1190 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 1270 | 1450 |
| 2022 | 1260 | 1480 |
| 2023 | 1260 | 1480 |
| 2024 | 1260 | 1480 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Well-rounded builders
if you want to combine strong academics with approachable professors, UMass delivers.
CS and policy fusion types
if you're into tech with a conscience or ethics with algorithms, this is a fertile ground.
Quiet climbers
if you don’t need flash but want depth, resources, and a real shot at success, Amherst has your back.
Community-minded students
if shared learning and collaboration matter, the Five College system adds layers of growth.
First-gen and public-ed loyalists
if you believe in education as a public service, UMass models that ethic.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Name-brand maximizers
UMass isn’t Ivy-tier in prestige, though it’s rising in many fields.
Big-city seekers
Amherst is beautiful but small and quiet; urban buzz is 2 hours away.
Greek-life prioritizers
Greek life exists but isn’t dominant in campus culture.
Cutthroat competitors
this is more supportive than ruthless; success is shared here.
Ultra-niche specialists
some hyper-specific fields may lack breadth without cross-registration.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Mild with rain
summer
70-85°F (21-29°C)
Warm and humid
fall
45-70°F (7-21°C)
Cool and crisp
winter
15-35°F (-9 to 2°C)
Cold with snow
Four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and warm summers
☀️Average 170 sunny days per year
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Nearby Areas
Shops and restaurants
Food hall with local vendors