University of Massachusetts--Amherst, MA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
60%
Tuition
In-state: $15,596
Out-of-state: 33,662
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#75 in National Universities
Scholarships
Academic Honors Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-680
SAT Critical Reading: 550-650
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Academic Honors Scholarship is awarded annually to one of the first-place winners of the Massachusetts Science Fair. This Academic Honors Scholarship may be combined with a tuition waiver.
Chancellor's, Director's And Dean's Scholarships And Awards
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-680
SAT Critical Reading: 550-650
SAT Writing not reported
Description
UMass Amherst Undergraduate Admissions offers awards to admitted freshmen whose academic and personal achievements are especially strong. These are the following: Chancellor's, Director's and Dean's Scholarships and Awards
Charles D. Baker Ii Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-680
SAT Critical Reading: 550-650
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Charles D. Baker II Scholarship is open to all majors and is awarded to enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at the University of Massachusetts. The student must be a permanent resident of Massachusetts and a United States citizen.
Scholarship
James J. Karam Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-680
SAT Critical Reading: 550-650
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The James J. Karam Scholarship is awarded to currently enrolled full time student at one of the UMass campuses;or high school seniors applying to any UMass campus. Aside from the GPA requirement, applicants must demonstrate financial need of at least $4,000 as defined by the financial aid office and must be a permanent resident of the south coast of Massachusetts (Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, New Bedford, Somerset, Swansea, and Westport). Students may also be a resident of the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
Other Massachusetts Department Of Secondary Education Scholarship Programs
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-680
SAT Critical Reading: 550-650
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Other Massachusetts Department of Secondary Education Scholarship Programs
The Community Scholarship And Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-680
SAT Critical Reading: 550-650
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Community Scholarship and Award is offered to applicants who are low income and/or who are first generation college attendees. The scholarship committee takes into consideration a student's academic record and level of academic challenge; however, the review also includes factors such as school activities, community service, and work experience. This scholarship or award may be combined with a tuition waiver.
Chancellor's Talent Award
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-680
SAT Critical Reading: 550-650
SAT Writing not reported
Description
UMass Amherst offers tuition credit to admitted freshmen who present especially strong art portfolios or who present strong performances in music or dance auditions. These scholarships may not be combined with other tuition credits.
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