University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1260-1460
ACT Range: 28-33
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 24,000
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $17,357
Out-of-State Tuition: $39,866
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Amherst, Massachusetts
Setting: Town
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 25°F (-4°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 72°F (22°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 49 inches (1,245 mm)
Nearest Airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL) — Approximately 45 miles (55-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @umass
Swim Team Instagram: @umassswimdive
Twitter: @UMassAmherst
Facebook: @UMassAmherst
LinkedIn:University of Massachusetts Amherst
YouTube: UMass Amherst
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10)
Nickname: Minutemen
Mascot: Sam the Minuteman
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Joseph R. Rogers, Jr., Pool
Men’s Head Coach: Sean Clark
Women’s Acting Head Coach: Maiya Otsuka
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #53
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #6 in Atlantic 10
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in Atlantic 10
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U.S. News College Rankings
#58 in National Universities (tie)
#26 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#57 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#128
#54
In Public Colleges
#95
In Research Universities
#56
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#207
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A-
Diversity: A
Athletics: A-
Professors: A
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A+
Value: A-
Campus: A-
Party Scene: A+
Location: N/A
Campus Food: A+
Safety: A-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #143 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #180 of 1,332
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recruiting questionnaire and email the coach.