Live at UMass

Life at UMass Amherst happens both on and off campus. Find information on residence areas, residence halls and room types, communities, and off-campus housing options.

Southwest

Living On Campus

Residential Life at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the largest on-campus housing systems in the United States. Over 14,000 students live in 51 residence halls including traditional residence halls, suites, and apartments throughout campus. Our residence halls range in size from 150 to 550 residents and we guarantee housing for first year students.

14,000
60% of undergrads live on-campus
500
Residential Life student staff
51
university residence halls and apartment buildings within seven residential areas
1,215
new students (23% of the incoming class) joined one of 22 Residential Academic Programs (RAPs)
Off Campus

Living Off Campus

Explore off-campus rental listings that fit your needs and affordability and tap into resources about tenant rights, roommate finder, lease details, moving checklists, budgeting, and more.