Admissions Factors
What University of Massachusetts-Amherst Looks For
University of Massachusetts-Amherst rates 2 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses and academic GPA.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Important
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
59.9%
31,813 of 53,117 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
32.4%
2,349 of 7,261 who stayed on it
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 4.05. 33.8% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Massachusetts-Amherst look for in applicants?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst rates 2 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses and academic GPA.
Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst consider legacy status?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst track demonstrated interest?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
What is University of Massachusetts-Amherst's waitlist acceptance rate?
7,261 students stayed on the waitlist and 2,349 were admitted, a rate of 32.4%. The number changes a lot from year to year because it depends on how many admitted students enroll.
Source: University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
