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The University of Massachusetts Amherst, also known as UMass Amherst, is a public, coeducational, land-grant, research university. It is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in the year 1863. The school currently grants admission to over 15,000 students annually. It is well known for its courses in the fields of science, media, landscaping and horticulture, and liberal arts.
University of Massachusetts Amherst’s sports teams are called the Minutemen (Men's teams) and the Minutewomen (Women's teams). “Sam the Minuteman” is the official mascot of the university. Various sports programs are offered to the students in football, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and baseball. There are also two major gymnasiums and squash courts on the campus.
The most common majors at the school are in science, media, mathematics, hospitality, landscaping and horticulture, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
University Of Massachusetts does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 540 to 640, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way University Of Massachusetts works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 25,873 students were enrolled in University Of Massachusetts.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. University Of Massachusetts student athletes compete in Atlantic 10 Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003
General Phone: (413) 545-0111
http://www.umass.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,321 | English, sociology, political science, economics, interdisciplinary studies, history, liberal arts and humanities, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 859 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, labor relations, apparel marketing |
| Science | 497 | biology, exercise physiology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, call and molecular biology, geology, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 482 | psychology, communication disorders, school psychology |
| Media | 386 | communication studies, journalism |
| Education and Teaching | 333 | education, music teaching |
| Engineering | 302 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, engineering management |
| Hospitality | 243 | hospitality management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 224 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 196 | sports and fitness management, nutrition sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 194 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Medicine | 120 | public health, neuroscience, pre-veterinary |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 111 | wood science, wildlife management, environmental science, forestry, natural resources management |
| Architecture and Planning | 105 | landscape architecture, environmental design, interior architecture, urban planning, architecture |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 103 | plant sciences, landscaping, turf management, horticultural business, applied horticulture |
| Law | 97 | legal studies |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 91 | agricultural economics, food science, crop production |
| Fine Arts | 79 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Animal Science and Care | 71 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Mathematics | 68 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 60 | music performance, music |
| Family and Social Work | 41 | human nutrition, public policy analysis, family resource management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 39 | drama, dance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 3 | audiology |
| Design | 1 | interior design |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Massachusetts in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,431 | 80 |
| Master's degree | 1,215 | 66 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 291 | 44 |
| Associate's degree | 73 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 40 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Massachusetts had a total enrollment of 25,873 students (24,677 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 76% |
| New York | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
University Of Massachusetts offers campus housing for 11,982 of its 24,677 (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. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28,931 | 18,602 | 64% | 4,144 | 22% |
| Men | 13,721 | 8,102 | 59% | 1,972 | 24% |
| Women | 15,210 | 10,500 | 69% | 2,172 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,232 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,729 |
| Room and board | $ 8,114 |
| Room charge | $ 4,524 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,180 |
| 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)
University Of Massachusetts has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 485 | 215 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 151 | 124 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 125 | 117 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $128,344 | 6 | $122,746 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $112,594 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 18 | $74,358 | 11 | $67,992 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $102,216 | 19 | $89,055 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 314 | $120,322 | 107 | $110,631 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 170 | $93,066 | 105 | $84,371 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 137 | $71,138 | 132 | $65,196 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 76 | $58,500 | 79 | $56,803 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 697 | $97,266 | 425 | $79,785 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 212 | 139 | 351 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Track | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 75 | 112 | 187 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Crop Production
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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 Science
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
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Public Policy Analysis
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
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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Pre-Veterinary Studies
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
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
Exercise Physiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(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 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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