University of Massachusetts-Amherst Acceptance Rate
Amherst, Massachusetts · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 50,424
- Admitted
- 29,129
- Yield
- 18.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst's acceptance rate has fallen from 61.4% in 2014–15 to 57.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 37,296 to 50,424 (+35%) over that period.
Its 57.8% rate makes University of Massachusetts-Amherst more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 64%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (66.4% for women vs 48.4% for men, a 18-point gap). University of Massachusetts-Amherst has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 37,296 | 22,895 | 61.4% | 4,682 |
| 2015–16 | 40,130 | 23,403 | 58.3% | 4,702 |
| 2016–17 | 40,822 | 24,364 | 59.7% | 4,679 |
| 2017–18 | 42,043 | 24,208 | 57.6% | 4,752 |
| 2018–19 | 41,690 | 24,981 | 59.9% | 5,047 |
| 2019–20 | 42,157 | 26,895 | 63.8% | 5,766 |
| 2020–21 | 40,315 | 26,335 | 65.3% | 5,055 |
| 2021–22 | 42,540 | 27,877 | 65.5% | 4,872 |
| 2022–23 | 45,451 | 28,871 | 63.5% | 5,589 |
| 2023–24 | 50,424 | 29,129 | 57.8% | 5,286 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 26,196 | 17,404 | 66.4% |
| Men | 24,227 | 11,725 | 48.4% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 650–720 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 650–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–33 | 4% |
How University of Massachusetts compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Massachusetts-Amherst's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst's acceptance rate is 57.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (29,129 admitted of 50,424 applicants).
Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst test optional?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst received 50,424 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 29,129.
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically scored 650–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 650–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst getting harder to get into?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.4% in 2014–15 to 57.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.umass.edu/.