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$17,772
per year
In-State Tuition
64%
Acceptance Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public four-year institution in Amherst, MA. Programs offered include Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, Finance and Communications.
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28 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Massachusetts Amherst places on CLEP credit
No credit is awarded for a CLEP exam when a comparable college course has been completed with a passing grade, and students who have taken upper-level Science or Math courses may not earn CLEP credit for lower-level prerequisite courses. A 3-credit exam will not satisfy a 4-credit freshman gen ed requirement, though R1 and R2 can be satisfied with a 3-credit exam. CLEP credit counts as transfer credit, not residence credit. Seniors taking CLEP exams must file a Senior Prior Approval form with the Undergraduate Records Office. English Literature awards 6 credits for exams taken on or after February 1, 2024; exams taken earlier award 3 credits and one AL gen ed.
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Science & Research
Digital Media & Content
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(1)
Tennis
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
UMass Amherst automatically considers first-year applicants for merit awards: the Dean's Award for Massachusetts residents and the Chancellor's Award for out-of-state students.
Dean's Award
Competitive$2,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress; up to four years (eight semesters)
No application required; recipients are notified in the acceptance letter
For admitted first-year Massachusetts students with especially strong academic and personal achievements. UMass recalculates every applicant's GPA rather than using the high school GPA; no cutoff is published. A change in residency or enrollment status may affect the award.
Chancellor's Award
Competitive$10,000–$18,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress; up to four years (eight semesters)
No application required; recipients are notified in the acceptance letter
For admitted first-year students from outside Massachusetts with especially strong academic and personal achievements. UMass recalculates every applicant's GPA; no cutoff is published. A residency change that lowers your cost of attendance ends the award.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,164
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$71,631
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,763
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Massachusetts Amherst places on CLEP credit
No credit is awarded for a CLEP exam when a comparable college course has been completed with a passing grade, and students who have taken upper-level Science or Math courses may not earn CLEP credit for lower-level prerequisite courses. A 3-credit exam will not satisfy a 4-credit freshman gen ed requirement, though R1 and R2 can be satisfied with a 3-credit exam. CLEP credit counts as transfer credit, not residence credit. Seniors taking CLEP exams must file a Senior Prior Approval form with the Undergraduate Records Office. English Literature awards 6 credits for exams taken on or after February 1, 2024; exams taken earlier award 3 credits and one AL gen ed.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Amherst, Massachusetts
Hampshire County
Control
Public
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