University of Massachusetts-Amherst

    Amherst, MA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1310–1500
    Median ~1410
    Acceptance rate
    60%
    Enrollment
    23,671
    ACT middle 50%
    30–33

    How UMass Amherst compares

    • The ~1410 SAT midpoint ranks #29 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #7 of 11 in MA.
    • Its 60% acceptance rate is more selective than 62% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Math (690 Math vs 670 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($71,631) are $8,565 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $22,677 more per year than in-state students ($40,449 vs $17,772).
    National SAT rank
    #29 of 197
    SAT rank in MA
    #7 of 11
    More selective than
    62% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$8,565

    What the numbers say about UMass Amherst

    • The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1310 to 1500. A planning score near or above 1540 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 670 Reading and Writing and 690 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 60% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 83% completion rate and $71,631 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1410 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $17,772
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $40,449
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $71,631
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    83%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1310 and 1500. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1540 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1500 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1410 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1310 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1500

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1310–1490

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1310

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UMass Amherst's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA1310–147029%
    Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO1320–148061%
    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtNew York, NY1300–150021%
    Trinity CollegeHartford, CT1300–147029%
    The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX1250–151027%
    University of GeorgiaAthens, GA1270–148038%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UMass Amherst?

    University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1310–1500, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1540 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UMass Amherst's acceptance rate?

    University of Massachusetts-Amherst's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 60%.

    How much does it cost to attend UMass Amherst?

    In-state tuition is approximately $17,772 and out-of-state is approximately $40,449. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UMass Amherst test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Massachusetts-Amherst's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.umass.edu