University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a very large, public, four-year University that emphasizes research, culture and career located in a suburb of Amherst, MA. It is known for Business Administration and Management, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies and Psychology.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
place 374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003
phone Phone: (413) 545-0111
web Web: http://www.umass.edu/
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst is also known as:University of Massachusetts-Amherst, UMass Amherst
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | New England Commission of Higher Education | Accredited | 1932-01-01 | 2029-06-30 |
The complete list of accredited programs and locations for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is available for members.
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
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Links
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- Application: www.commonapp.org/
- Admissions: www.umass.edu/admissions/
- Financial Aid: www.umass.edu/umfa/
- ADA Information: www.umass.edu/disability/
- Veterans: www.umass.edu/bursar/veteran-educational-benefits
- Athletics: www.umass.edu/disclosure/
- Net Price calculator: www.umass.edu/umfa/sites/default/files/netprice/npcalc.htm
Rankings
- State Rankings#3 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Research #3 in Public colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Research #4 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Culture #4 in colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Research #4 in 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Research #6 in Public colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Culture #7 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Leadership #8 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Religion #9 in Public colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Leadership
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The University’s mission is to provide an affordable and accessible education of high quality and to conduct programs of research and public service that advance knowledge and improve the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
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Student Centeredness
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Student Services
Students with disabilities:
9% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
9% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in NCAA Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is available for members.
| Sport | Total Athletes |
|---|---|
| Football Men’s | 107 |
| Rowing Women’s | 64 |
| Lacrosse Men’s | 47 |
The complete list of sports at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is available for members.
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Tuition for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in the 40.2 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as affordable.
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