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University of Massachusetts Amherst

Location: Amherst, MA

Student Population: 30,037 students (49.4% female, 50.6% male, 21% of color, 60% in-state)

Student/Staff Ratio: 17:1

Enrollment Dates: https://www.umass.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply/international-students/international-first-year 

Accreditation: NEASC, AACSB, ABET, ACPHA, ADIA, AICP, APA, ASLHA, ASLA, CCNE, CEPH, LAAB, NAAB, NASAD, NASM, NCATE, SAF

Ranking: #26 public university in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide.

Campus Life: 45% of students live on campus, over 200 student groups, 30 performing arts ensembles, 14 intramural sports leagues, and 19 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams.

Residential Options: Undergraduate housing is available across 52 traditional and suite-style dorms or apartments. Options include alcohol-free, 24-hour quiet, single sex, gender-inclusive, co-ed suites, and language immersive living. Living and learning options include the Commonwealth Honors College, Residential Academic Programs, and communities focused on multiculturalism, Asian-Americans, African-Americans, LGBTQIA+, and Wellness. UMass sophomores have additional community options centered on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, or technical solutions. Graduate housing is available in 2 apartment complexes. Apartments are also available to any student with dependent children.

Website: umass.edu