University of Massachusetts Amherst General Information

University of Massachusetts Amherst is a Public, 4-year or above school located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Below you will find more detailed information about the Amherst campus, including the address for University of Massachusetts Amherst, its student population, and majors of study offered. You can also learn about University of Massachusetts Amherst financial aid options.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst General Information

Address University of Massachusetts Amherst 374 Whitmore Building, Amherst, MA 01003 Phone (413) 545-0111

Campus Setting Town: Fringe Campus Housing: Yes Student Population 21,812 Undergraduates

	Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above Religious Affiliation None
Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate One but less than two year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate	Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity)
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC ( Army, Air Force ) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad	Credit Accepted Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school) Credit for life experiences Advanced placement(AP) credits
University of Massachusetts Amherst Federal Aid Eligibility Eligible students may receive Pell Grants, and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. The first step to in applying for University of Massachusetts Amherst financial aid is to complete the FAFSA.

What students are saying  Overall Rating 87% of students who have attended University of Massachusetts Amherst would attend again. See more University of Massachusetts Amherst Student Reviews
Online Resources:
School Website:	http://www.umass.edu
Financial Aid:	http://www.umass.edu/umfa/
Admissions:	http://umass.edu/umhome/admissions.html

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