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The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a coeducational, nationally ranked research institution located in a beautiful, culturally rich New England town surrounded by hills, forests, lakes and meadows, just a few hours from Boston and New York City.
UMass is a public land-grant university that was founded in 1863 and is assisted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its size, diversity, and the richness of its academic and extracurricular offerings, provide almost unlimited possibilities for personal growth and professional development. A distinctive feature of UMass is the opportunity for undergraduates to become directly involved in research, and get hands-on experience in numerous areas through internships or field experience. UMass also offers a wide range of service learning and volunteer opportunities.
Each year about 18,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students attend UMass from all 50 states and nearly 100 foreign countries. Students can earn bachelor?s degrees in nearly 100 areas, associate?s degrees in six, master?s degrees in 68, and doctorates in 50, within the University?s 10 undergraduate schools and colleges, and the Graduate School.
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| UMass is ranked #10 among national public universities by the 1999 U.S. News & World Report. |
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Description
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a coeducational, nationally ranked research institution located in a beautiful, culturally rich New England town surrounded by hills, forests, lakes and meadows, just a few hours from Boston and New York City.
Unlimited opportunity
UMass is a public land-grant university that was founded in 1863 and is assisted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its size, diversity, and the richness of its academic and extracurricular offerings, provide almost unlimited possibilities for personal growth and professional development. A distinctive feature of UMass is the opportunity for undergraduates to become directly involved in research, and get hands-on experience in numerous areas through internships or field experience. UMass also offers a wide range of service learning and volunteer opportunities.
Enrollment
Each year about 18,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students attend UMass from all 50 states and nearly 100 foreign countries. Students can earn bachelor?s degrees in nearly 100 areas, associate?s degrees in six, master?s degrees in 68, and doctorates in 50, within the University?s 10 undergraduate schools and colleges, and the Graduate School.