University of Massachusetts-Amherst SAT and ACT scores
Amherst, MA · public college · 23,936 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Massachusetts-Amherst scored 1310 to 1500, with an average of 1423. A score at or above 1410 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 30 to 33. A 33 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst require the SAT or ACT?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst accept the CLT?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Massachusetts with similar scores
- Clark UniversitySAT 1288–1460
- Bentley UniversitySAT 1280–1430
- Brandeis UniversitySAT 1390–1520
- Mount Holyoke CollegeSAT 1380–1530
- Babson CollegeSAT 1390–1530
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Denison UniversitySAT 1320–1490
- Hillsdale CollegeSAT 1320–1490
- Reed CollegeSAT 1290–1520
- Rutgers University-New BrunswickSAT 1310–1500
- Colorado School of MinesSAT 1320–1480
- Fordham UniversitySAT 1320–1480
More about University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Massachusetts-Amherst (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026