UMass SAT Scores and GPA

What are UMass's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into UMass. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Amherst, MA

This school is also known as: University of Massachusetts Amherst

UMass Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Average SAT: 1358

The average SAT score composite at UMass is a 1358.

UMass SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1280, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1450.

In other words, a 1280 places you below average, while a 1450 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at UMass, but they really want to see at least a 1280 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	687	630	760
Reading + Writing	671	630	720
Composite	1358	1280	1450

Average GPA: 4

The average GPA at UMass is 4. This makes UMass Extremely Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 4, UMass requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. You should also have taken plenty of AP or IB classes to show your ability to excel in academic challenge.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 4, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 63.5%

The acceptance rate at UMass is 63.5%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 64 are admitted.

This means the school is somewhat selective. You should prepare your academic scores well, but you have an excellent chance if you impress them.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring at a 1358 SAT or above will already give you a great shot at getting in. Scoring a 1450 will nearly guarantee you admission, given that your GPA is roughly the average of 4.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in UMass, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to UMass.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than UMass. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Southern California	Los Angeles, CA	1440	32
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, MI	1435	33
Georgia Institute of Technology	Atlanta, GA	1435	32
Boston University	Boston, MA	1418	32
University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley, CA	1415	31
College of William and Mary	Williamsburg, VA	1415	32
University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	1405	31

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for UMass, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Binghamton University	Binghamton, NY	1375	31
Lehigh University	Bethlehem, PA	1365	31
University of Florida	Gainesville, FL	1360	30
University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA	1355	29
University of Texas at Austin	Austin, TX	1355	30
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester, NY	1352	31
University of Washington	Seattle, WA	1340	30

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for UMass, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If UMass is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1310	30
Syracuse University	Syracuse, NY	1310	29
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1291	28
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1241	28
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1223	26

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