The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Diverse UMass students

At UMass Amherst, we seek to answer new questions, challenge old conventions, and build a world where all of us—regardless of background—have the freedom to be ourselves.

UMass Amherst students walk through campus.

What's it like to attend UMass? Four student tour guides give you the inside scoop.

Are You Ready?

Step into your future and discover UMass Amherst

This is UMass

At UMass Amherst, we welcome you to join our diverse, inclusive community of dreamers, innovators, creators, and doers. Find out how you can explore your interests and build skills to make your mark on the world with a UMass education.

This is your moment. 
This is your opportunity. 
This is UMass.
 

 

By the Numbers

31K+

Students

1,900+

Faculty Members

307K+

Alumni Worldwide

#26

U.S. News & World Report Ranking Among 225 Top National Public Universities

Top 50

Best Value Colleges (Public), The Princeton Review

#1

Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review

Members of the Black Mass Communications Project

For college students, feeling accepted, valued, and included is critical to their success, both in and out of the classroom. Since the 1970s, Black students at UMass Amherst have found their voices and a sense of belonging through the Black Mass Communication Project.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

With 110 undergraduate majors and 127 graduate programs offered on campus and online, there are hundreds of opportunities to pursue your passion at UMass Amherst. Study on campus or take advantage of a wide array of flexible and innovative learning options.

Prominent Black individuals from throughout UMass Amherst's history.

Each February, we celebrate Black History Month—a vital reminder of the contributions, resilience, and excellence of Black communities—but its spirit deserves recognition year-round.

News and Events

University News

An introductory rate is available through February for the online course, which offers more than 10 hours of instruction for everyone from home gardeners to town planners.

University News

James oversees the university's multipurpose retail, event and meeting satellite space in downtown Amherst, which opened this week.

Research

A new UMass Amherst-led study finds long-term social bonds initiated by males, setting them apart from other baboon species.

Research

The interactive screening tool from the Political Economy Research Institute tracks air pollution from 15,600 industrial sites at over 130,000 U.S. schools.