UMass Amherst Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

In the application year 2024, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst experienced a Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate of 57.77%, with 30,254 applicants and 17,481 accepted students. This marks a notable decrease from the previous year (2023), where the RD acceptance rate was 63.52%, reflecting the trends of increasing competitiveness over the years. Historical data shows a steady decline in acceptance rates from 65.32% in 2021 to 57.77% in 2024, indicating that the university is becoming more selective as applicant numbers continue to rise, with 27,271 applicants in 2023 compared to 30,254 in 2024.