UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. UMass Amherst is a top public university, recognized for both academic excellence and a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and the common good.

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.