Find the Right UMass Campus for You
The University of Massachusetts is a world-class public research university system with four comprehensive undergraduate and graduate campuses. This tool will help determine which UMass campus is the best fit for you.
Please Note:
This tool features only our undergraduate campuses and does not include our medical school, law school or online programs, which you can explore below.
What’s Important to You?
UMass
Amherst
Location:
Rural
UMass Amherst is nestled in a quintessential college town in rural Western Massachusetts.
School Size:
Larger
UMass Amherst is the largest public university in New England, with more than 30,000 students.
First-Year Housing:
On Campus
UMass Amherst’s first years participate in a Residential First-Year Experience to help students transition to college.
Athletics:
NCAA Division 1 and intramural
UMass Amherst hosts 21 Division I teams and a variety of intramural and club sports.
Testing Reqs:
Test Optional
Test Optional
UMass
Boston
Location:
Urban
UMass Boston’s stunning oceanside campus is situated just five minutes from Downtown Boston.
School Size:
Mid-sized
UMass Boston’s diverse student community is comprised of nearly 16,000 students from more than 100 countries.
First-Year Housing:
On or off campus
UMass Boston’s first years can choose to live in brand-new residence halls or off campus.
Athletics:
NCAA Division 3 and intramural
UMass Boston competes in NCAA’s Division III and offers intramural sports.
Testing Reqs:
Test Optional
UMass Boston offers a no-test option for first-year applicants.
UMass
Dartmouth
Location:
Suburban
UMass Dartmouth is an hour south of Boston, 30 minutes from Cape Cod and 10 minutes from the beach.
School Size:
Smaller
With 7,500-student campus on 710 acres, UMass Dartmouth has the intimate feel of a small liberal arts college.
First-Year Housing:
On or Off Campus
UMass Dartmouth first years can choose to live in dedicated first-year residence halls on or off campus.
Athletics:
NCAA Division 3 and intramural
UMass Dartmouth has 23 Division III programs and intramural leagues.
Testing Reqs:
Test Optional
UMass Dartmouth is 100% test optional.
UMass
Lowell
Location:
Urban
UMass Lowell is located in a historic and culturally diverse city 25 miles north of Boston.
School Size:
Mid-sized
UMass Lowell’s diverse campus has more than 17,000 students.
First-Year Housing:
On or off campus
UMass Lowell first years who choose to live on campus have a variety of residence options.
Athletics:
NCAA Division 1 and intramural
UMass Lowell has 15 Division I teams and a robust intramural program for students.
Testing Reqs:
Test Optional
UMass Lowell offers the option to use or waive SAT/ACT scores in applications.
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