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
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Location:
Rural
UMass Amherst is nestled in a quintessential college town in rural Western Massachusetts.
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School Size:
Larger
UMass Amherst is the largest public university in New England, with more than 30,000 students.
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First-Year Housing:
On Campus
UMass Amherst’s first years participate in a Residential First-Year Experience to help students transition to college.
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Athletics:
NCAA Division 1 and intramural
UMass Amherst hosts 21 Division I teams and a variety of intramural and club sports.
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Testing Reqs:
Test Optional
Test Optional
UMass
Boston
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Location:
Urban
UMass Boston’s stunning oceanside campus is situated just five minutes from Downtown Boston.
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School Size:
Mid-sized
UMass Boston’s diverse student community is comprised of nearly 16,000 students from more than 100 countries.
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First-Year Housing:
On or off campus
UMass Boston’s first years can choose to live in brand-new residence halls or off campus.
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Athletics:
NCAA Division 3 and intramural
UMass Boston competes in NCAA’s Division III and offers intramural sports.
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Testing Reqs:
Test Optional
UMass Boston offers a no-test option for first-year applicants.
UMass
Dartmouth
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Location:
Suburban
UMass Dartmouth is an hour south of Boston, 30 minutes from Cape Cod and 10 minutes from the beach.
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School Size:
Smaller
With 7,500-student campus on 710 acres, UMass Dartmouth has the intimate feel of a small liberal arts college.
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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.
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Athletics:
NCAA Division 3 and intramural
UMass Dartmouth has 23 Division III programs and intramural leagues.
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Testing Reqs:
Test Optional
UMass Dartmouth is 100% test optional.
UMass
Lowell
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Location:
Urban
UMass Lowell is located in a historic and culturally diverse city 25 miles north of Boston.
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School Size:
Mid-sized
UMass Lowell’s diverse campus has more than 17,000 students.
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First-Year Housing:
On or off campus
UMass Lowell first years who choose to live on campus have a variety of residence options.
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Athletics:
NCAA Division 1 and intramural
UMass Lowell has 15 Division I teams and a robust intramural program for students.
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Testing Reqs:
Test Optional
UMass Lowell offers the option to use or waive SAT/ACT scores in applications.
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