{"id":13963,"date":"2019-03-20t11:29:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-20t18:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=13963"},"modified":"2019-12-19t11:35:24","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19t19:35:24","slug":"umass-amherst-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/umass-amherst-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/","title":{"rendered":"umass amherst admissions: the sat, act scores, and gpa you need to get in"},"content":{"rendered":"

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the university of massachusetts, amherst is one of the nation\u2019s leading public universities — ranked 24th — but going there is also like being enrolled in four more prestigious colleges. <\/p>\n

that\u2019s because umass amherst is a member of the five college consortium<\/a>, along with smith, mt. holyoke, hampshire college, and the 2nd best liberal arts college in america, amherst college. <\/p>\n

that means you can choose from over 6,000 courses at any of those schools for no extra cost. <\/p>\n

even better, umass amherst has new england\u2019s best honors college<\/strong> and ranks 4th nationally in research grants<\/strong> to their students. <\/p>\n

there aren\u2019t many universities offering their students as diverse an education, whether you\u2019re looking for stellar research opportunities or a vibrant liberal arts education. <\/p>\n

umass amherst admissions fast facts<\/h2>\n

average gpa: <\/strong>3.90
\nacceptance rate: <\/strong> 64%
\naverage sat: <\/strong>1292
\naverage act: <\/strong>28.8<\/p>\n

if umass amherst sounds like the place for you, keep reading to learn what you need to be a competitive applicant! <\/p>\n

more about umass amherst sat scores<\/h2>\n

umass generally expects applicants\u2019 sat scores to be in the top quarter<\/strong> of results nationally, fitting with their high admissions criteria. <\/p>\n

there\u2019s no minimum sat score, but since more than three quarters of accepted students submitted sat scores in 2019 it\u2019s a good idea to send yours in if you scored highly, and applicants are required to submit the act or the sat<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

here’s a breakdown of umass amherst sat scores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n25th percentile<\/th>\n50th percentile<\/th>\n75th percentile<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
umass amherst sat scores<\/td>\n1220<\/td>\n1292<\/td>\n1380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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the average score of admitted applicants in 2019 was a 1292<\/strong>, and the middle 50% of scores fell between 1220 and 1380. that means 25% of those admitted scored below 1220, and another 25% had above 1380. <\/p>\n

it\u2019s a good idea to aim for a 1380 or higher<\/strong>, landing you in the top quarter of applicants and really increasing your chances.<\/p>\n

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more about umass amherst act scores<\/h2>\n

the average act in 2019 was a 28.8<\/strong>, which is in the 90th percentile of act scores<\/strong> nationally — that means only 10% of test-takers got a higher result. <\/p>\n

here’s a breakdown of umass amherst act scores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n25th percentile<\/th>\n50th percentile<\/th>\n75th percentile<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
umass amherst act scores<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n28.8<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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50% of admitted students scored between a 26 and a 31, meaning anything under a 26 is a below average score and higher than 31 is above average. <\/strong> <\/p>\n

one-quarter of students scored lower than the average range, which means a low test score doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t be admitted as long as you have an otherwise strong application. that said, getting a 28.8 or higher — a score in the top quartile of applicants — can really boost your chances of getting in. <\/p>\n

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more about umass amherst average gpa <\/h2>\n

the average gpa of admitted applicants in 2019 was a 3.90, <\/strong> which means you should be mostly an a student, with one or two bs but no cs, to be competitive. <\/p>\n

if your school offers ib, ap, or dual enrollment classes and adjusts your grades accordingly, your gpa can end up being much more competitive.<\/p>\n

enrolling in those courses also demonstrates your willingness to take on a challenging, college preparatory course load. <\/p>\n

umass amherst acceptance rate<\/h2>\n

umass amherst admissions are selective, with a 64% acceptance rate<\/strong> in 2019. for comparison, the average acceptance rate nationally is only about 65.5%, so we\u2019re not talking a real difference in competition. <\/p>\n

that said, if you look at admissions statistics<\/a> over the last few years, average test scores of admitted students are growing while the number of students admitted is falling. like a lot of schools, it\u2019s only going to get more difficult to get in.<\/p>\n

umass amherst freshman profile<\/h2>\n

if you\u2019re thinking of applying to college, you probably want to know what your classmates will be like, right?
\numass gives us a lot of demographic info<\/a> on their recent classes, so we can get a pretty good picture of who chooses to enroll. <\/p>\n

here are some of the highlights: <\/p>\n