UMass Amherst students participate in a pep rally at McGuirk Stadium.

Why UMass?

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

At UMass Amherst, you get the scale and momentum of a top-tier public research university, paired with the flexibility to shape your own path across disciplines, experiences, and communities. You won’t have to choose between rigorous academics, hands-on learning, and a campus that’s alive with ideas—you’ll use all three to build something that’s distinctly your own.

Visit UMass Amherst

A student stands in front of a chalkboard.

A Campus Built For Discovery

Start exploring from day one. Work alongside leading faculty, join groundbreaking research, and turn your ideas into real-world impact—whether in the lab, the studio, or the field.

Discover Ideas

Fast Facts

23K+

Undergraduates

1900+

Faculty

Average Class Size

Top 50

Best Value Colleges (public), The Princeton Review

Public Research University in New England, NSF Awards

#29

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

UMass Amherst by The Numbers

A student examines a fruit tree at a local orchard.

Boundless Opportunities

With 100+ majors, more than 400 student organizations, and endless ways to get involved, there’s no single way to do UMass. Find your people, explore your interests, and build a college experience that reflects who you are. Where will UMass take you?

Choose Your Path

Aerial shot of students walking on paths on the UMass Amherst campus.

Design Your Major

Three students look at the Res Gestae Divi Augusti inscription in Rome.

Study Abroad

A UMass Amherst student poses on the rock wall of the ASCEND bouldering facility at UMass Amherst.

Find Your Niche

Driving Meaningful Change

From advancing renewable energy to improving public health and reimagining technology, UMass Amherst is tackling challenges that matter.

Find Your Purpose

A UMass Amherst nursing student attends to a patient.

Student Life

Career & Internship Support

Explore Academics

At UMass Amherst, bold ideas spark real change, and curiosity fuels discoveries that transform lives.

Visit Campus

Explore UMass Amherst through campus tours, information sessions, and virtual experiences.

Apply Now

Take the next step toward a top-ranked education, hands-on learning, and a future shaped by your goals.