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Students attend University Of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, media, landscaping and horticulture, and liberal arts.
University Of Massachusetts is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 630.
University Of Massachusetts has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 25,093 students at University Of Massachusetts (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Massachusetts offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Massachusetts - Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003
General Phone: (413) 545-0111
Admissions Phone: (413) 545-0222
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 545-0801
http://www.umass.edu
University Of Massachusetts awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,545 | sociology, English, economics, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 637 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, labor relations, apparel marketing |
| Science | 449 | biology, microbiology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, polymer chemistry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 431 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Education And Teaching | 390 | education, music teaching |
| Media | 380 | communication studies, journalism |
| Engineering | 249 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, engineering management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 242 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 223 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, nutrition sciences |
| Hospitality | 148 | hospitality management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 135 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 108 | environmental studies, natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, wood science |
| Fine Arts | 103 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 98 | plant sciences, turf management, landscaping, horticultural business, applied horticulture |
| Law | 96 | legal studies |
| Medicine | 92 | public health, neuroscience |
| Animal Science And Care | 90 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 80 | landscape architecture, urban planning, interior architecture, environmental design, architectural services |
| Mathematics | 72 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 57 | drama, dance |
| Music | 48 | music, music performance |
| Family And Social Work | 47 | human nutrition, public administration, family resource management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 29 | philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 17 | food science, crop production, various agricutural courses |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Massachusetts in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,262 | 79 |
| Master's degree | 1,144 | 69 |
| Doctor's degree | 267 | 47 |
| Associate's degree | 54 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 39 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Massachusetts had a total enrollment of 25,093 students (22,024 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 74% |
| New York | 7% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
University Of Massachusetts offers campus housing for 10,864 of its 22,024 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Amherst, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20,205 | 16,240 | 80% | 4,427 | 27% |
| Men | 9,446 | 7,197 | 76% | 2,127 | 30% |
| Women | 10,759 | 9,043 | 84% | 2,300 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 545-0222
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,278 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,397 |
| Room and board | $ 6,517 |
| Room charge | $ 3,605 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,912 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Massachusetts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 545-0801
University Of Massachusetts has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 517 | 192 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 127 | 85 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 121 | 87 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 29 | $127,609 | 12 | $112,344 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $98,937 | 4 | $100,443 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 21 | $65,782 | 8 | $56,767 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 58 | $101,269 | 25 | $91,155 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 331 | $105,031 | 87 | $97,053 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 168 | $85,293 | 98 | $76,702 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 116 | $64,705 | 85 | $59,596 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 72 | $52,361 | 58 | $49,471 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 688 | $87,811 | 329 | $72,803 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | 145 | 345 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Track | 15 | 22 | 37 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 79 | 112 | 191 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Crop Production
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Sciences, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Evolutionary Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Polymer Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Massachusetts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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