The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
The most recent comprehensive accreditation review took place on October 21-24, 2018. On April 12, 2019, NECHE voted to continue UMass Amherst's accreditation for ten years. A standard fifth-year interim report will be submitted for consideration in fall 2023. The complete response from NECHE to the university is available below.
NECHE Response to 2018 Comprehensive Evaluation - June 11, 2019
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution.
Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
(781) 425 7785
Email: info@neche.org
2018 UMass Amherst Self-Study - Complete Report