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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
University
Rankings2027

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QS World University Rankings (2027)
#260
Acceptance Rate
60%
Completion Rate
83%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Location
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Undergraduate students
23671
International Students
8%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
17:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Urban
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

IELTS (overall)
6.5
most common published minimum

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Courses at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

86 courses, A–Z.