University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst SAT and ACT Requirements
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1310 to 1500 on the SAT and 30 to 33 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Test-Optional
SAT middle 50%
1310–1500
ACT middle 50%
30–33
Acceptance rate
60%
University of Massachusetts-Amherst SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 650 | 730 |
| Math | 660 | 770 |
| Total | 1310 | 1500 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 33 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1310: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here, and at a test-optional school you can also leave the score off.
- 1310 to 1500: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1500: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst require the SAT or ACT?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. UMass Amherst: 'standardized tests are optional for first-year entering applicants... applies to all majors.' No end date or future change stated.
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1310, half scored between 1310 and 1500, and a quarter scored above 1500. A score at or above 1500 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1310 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 30 to 33 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1370 to 1460.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: University of Massachusetts-Amherst admissions, verified for 2026-27.
