Excellence With Impact

According to the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide UMass Amherst is a top public university, recognized for both academic excellence and a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and the common good. Our national reputation reflects the strength of our faculty, the success of our students, and the meaningful impact our research and learning have on communities near and far.

How Bigis UMass?

With nearly 32,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs, UMass Amherst stretches across nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley—only 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting.