Why Recruit at UMass

The University of Massachusetts Amherst—the flagship campus of the UMass system—is a nationally ranked public research university located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, only 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City.

UMass Amherst by the Numbers

#1
Public Research University in New England
#26
Top Public Universities (U.S. News & World Report 2023)
111
Bachelor's Degree Programs

The UMass Amherst students are a diverse, inclusive community of dreamers, innovators, creators, and doers who are looking to make their mark on the world. They fearlessly challenge the conventions of today in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Today’s graduates are innovative, dynamic problem-solvers prepared to be citizens in a rapidly evolving global environment.

UMass Enrollment Figures

23,000+
Undergraduate Students (Fall 2023)
37%
ALANA Students in the Fall 2023 Entering Class
73%
In-State Students in the Fall 2023 Entering Class
9%
International Undergraduate Fall 2023 Entering Class

Outcome Highlights for the Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 has demonstrated unprecedented levels of success and engagement just within the first 6 months after their graduation. The data below represents the results from the First Destination Survey for the Class of 2023. 

85%
Undergraduate students who obtained a career outcome related to their field of study
40
Number of different states the Class of 2023 are working in post graduation
23
Number of different countries the Class of 2023 are working in post graduation

Interactive Student Outcomes

The following is an interactive content module for UMass Amherst's undergraduate student outcomes. An accessible version of this module can be found on the Student Outcome Text page.