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University of Massachusetts Amherst

Scholarship

马萨诸塞大学阿默斯特分校

QS —Times —US News #58
Amherst, Massachusetts, USA$42,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. Rankings: US News #58. Undergraduate tuition about $42,000/year; acceptance rate about 60%. Care4YA score 55.7.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

55.7/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

71.3

Resources

72.3

Selectivity

71.6

Affordability

44.3

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

University of Massachusetts Amherst is known for its strong programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering. The university offers a focused academic experience with particular depth in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, preparing graduates for careers in technology, research, and industry.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #160

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#48*2026
  • Best Business Schools#69*2026
  • Business Analytics#62*2026
  • Entrepreneurship#46*2026
  • Finance#77*2026
  • Management#58*2026
  • Marketing#69*2026
  • Part-time MBA#44*2026
  • Real Estate#67*2026

Education

  • Best Education Schools#74*2026

Engineering

  • Best Engineering Schools#55*2026

Fine Arts

  • Best Fine Arts Programs#92*2026

Health

  • Audiology#25*2026
  • Clinical Psychology#44*2026
  • Public Health#49*2026
  • Speech-Language Pathology#40*2026

Public Affairs

  • Best Public Affairs Programs#55*2026

Science

  • Biological Sciences#65*2026
  • Biostatistics#35*2026
  • Chemistry#57*2026
  • Earth Sciences#55*2026
  • Mathematics#53*2026
  • Physics#52*2026
  • Statistics#53*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Economics#73*2026
  • English#44*2026
  • History#56*2026
  • Political Science#52*2026
  • Psychology#55*2026
  • Sociology#272026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

36,658

Undergraduate

27,561

Graduate

9,097

Student–faculty ratio (university)

17:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

83.2%

Retention Rate

91.9%

Avg Net Price / Year

$22,383

Median Earnings

$71,631

International Students

7.6%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Research universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1310–1500
Acceptance rate (data)
59.7%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 70 programs

Unsorted

  • AccountingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Afro-American StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Animal ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • AnthropologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Applied Plant and Soil SciencesSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • ArchitectureDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Art & DesignDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Art HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • AstronomyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Biochemistry and Molecular BiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • BiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Biomedical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Building and Construction TechnologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Chemical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • ChemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Chinese Language and LiteratureDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Civil EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • ClassicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • CommunicationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Comparative LiteratureDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Computer ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • DanceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Earth SystemsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • EducationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Electrical and Computer EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • EnglishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Environmental EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Environmental ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • FinanceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Food ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • French & Francophone StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • GeographyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • GeologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Hospitality and Tourism ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Industrial EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • InformaticsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Italian StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • JournalismDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Judaic StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • KinesiologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Landscape ArchitectureDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Legal StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • LinguisticsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Managerial EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • MarketingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • MathematicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Mechanical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • MicrobiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • MusicDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Natural Resources ConservationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • NursingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • NutritionDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Operations and Information ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • PhilosophyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • PhysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Political ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • PsychologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Public Health SciencesSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Public PolicyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Resource EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • SociologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • SpanishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Sport ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Statistics and Data ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Sustainable Community DevelopmentDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • TheaterDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33
  • Women, Gender, Sexuality StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1310–1500
    ACT Mid-50%30–33

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$42,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥298,200/year

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