UMass Amherst Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst saw a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 59.72% for the application year 2024, with 30,020 out of 50,261 applicants being offered admission. This marks a notable increase from the previous year (2023), where the acceptance rate was 53.26%, based on 21,945 applicants. Historical data reveals fluctuations in acceptance rates, peaking at 65.54% in 2021 and declining as low as 53.26% in 2023. The overall trend suggests that while the acceptance rate for 2024 has improved significantly, the university's applicant pool has become increasingly competitive over recent years.