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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
20,791
Total Undergrads
Including 1,552 Part-time
4,563
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 9 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
50% Women
50% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AA

Mid-American Conference

  • Football

Atlantic 10 Conference

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

9
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $172,219)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $102,044)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 83 140 - -
Baseball 32 - Yes -
Basketball 16 23 - Yes
Field Hockey - 27 - Yes
Football 98 - - Yes
Ice Hockey 30 - Yes Yes
Lacrosse 41 29 Yes -
Rowing - 59 Yes -
Soccer 27 26 - Yes
Softball - 20 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 29 33 - -
Tennis - 12 - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - - Yes
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Rugby - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Volleyball - - Yes Yes
Wrestling - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6.6%
Black/non-Hispanic 3.9%
Hispanic 4.5%
Non-resident alien 5.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 12.0%
Two or more races 1.6%
White/non-Hispanic 65.5%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 11%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 999 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 8
Drug Law Violation 56
Liquor Law Violation 371
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 12
Property Crime 80
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Ashley from West Yarmouth, MA
  • 4
  • “The dorm life is split into five different regional areas on campus: Southwest, Central, Northeast, Orchard Hill, North and Sylvan. Generally, students live on campus for the first two years…”

  • Oct-27-2012 » Read More
  • Kyle from Westborough, MA
  • 3
  • “The University of Massachusetts offers an insane amount of housing on and off campus that students have such an easy time getting an assignment where they please. Plus the dorms…”

  • Jun-20-2012 » Read More
  • Brooke from Ludlow, MA
  • 4
  • “There are new dorms being put up for students in the Commonwealth honors college that are going to be BEAUTIFUL. There's plenty of on campus housing for new students but…”

  • Jul-26-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Luis from Randolph, MA
  • May-11-2013 I am a current student here

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst offers three main dining commons: Worcester, Berkshire, and Franklin, all of which are award winning due to their great culinary program and nutrition. I can say form personal experience, due to the fact that I've been to all three of these dining commons, that each one has a great lively environment with great and nutritional food to offer. It doesn't matter if your vegetarian, vegan, meat lover, or eat any kind of food, UMass Amherst has everything to offer, and it also offers variety. Other than these three dining commons, there are also other options where students can go eat such as Blue Wall, Pita Pit, and many others which can all be found on campus. In each and every one of these brings great services, great food, and a friendly and clean environment.

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  • 5
  • Anna
  • Apr-22-2013 I am a current student here

    Food and Dining is amazing. I have been to a lot of schools and have eaten at a lot of dining halls, and Umass Amherst has had the best food by far.

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  • 5
  • Anonymous
  • Apr-07-2013 I am a current student here

    Berkshire and Hampshire are the best places to eat, located in the best living area (personally), Southwest.

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  • 5
  • Ashlee from Wakefield, MA
  • Apr-01-2013 I am a current student here

    I personally love the food here. I even start to miss it when I'm home for break because it's so nice to not have to make your own meals and go whenever it's convenient for you!

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  • 5
  • Kelly from Sheffield, MA
  • Apr-01-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining halls are amazing! They have a wide variety of food and you can eat as much as you want! The dining halls are big and have TV's so you can catch the game while eating and catching up with friends. There is food for everyone, including vegetarians, vegans, and gluten free.

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  • 5
  • Ryan from Upton, MA
  • Mar-30-2013 I am a current student here

    delicious easily the best around. Berkshire dining common is one of the top ten college food dining areas in the nation.

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  • 5
  • Brenna from Holyoke, MA
  • Mar-29-2013 I am a current student here

    The four dinning halls are all award winning. If you grow tired of the dinning halls (which is not likely due to their constant change in menu and excellent food quality), there are at least eight other places on campus to eat that accepts campus meal plans.

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  • 4
  • Kellie
  • Mar-27-2013 I am a current student here

    The food here is good. Ranked number three. Many different options that are available regularly. Grab n go is very useful when you need to eat very quick. The chocolate chip cookies are the best but very addicting.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Ashlee from Wakefield, MA
  • Apr-01-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is awesome here and a great way to meet long lasting friends! However, Umass Amherst isn't a school that considers Greek life to be a huge part of their university.

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  • 0
  • Brenna from Holyoke, MA
  • Mar-29-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is fun but it is also an excellent way to network and create opportunities for yourself and your future goals.

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  • 0
  • Richard from Waldwick, NJ
  • Mar-21-2013 I am a current student here

    I am not in a Fraternity or Sorority but they are always holding events and activities to go to. Attending these events are a great way to increase your social life and meet new people.

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  • 0
  • Gage from Amherst, MA
  • Jan-24-2013 I am a current student here

    I joined Delta Chi, a fraternity, fall of my freshman year and it was the best decision i have made at college. From social events with sororities to community service events it is a blast. Plus, you have a bunch of close friends to hang out with whenever.

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  • 0
  • Kristen from Eastchester, NY
  • Jan-01-2013 I am a current student here

    A small percentage of Umass Amherst students are involved in Greek life. If this is something you seek to be a part of, it is available, however it is not necessary to fulfill your overall college experience.

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