UMass and State University Admissions Requirements
The admissions standards for the state universities and UMass emphasize a strong academic high school background so that students enter college ready to learn. These standards represent minimum requirements; meeting them does not guarantee admission, since campus officials consider a wide range of factors in admissions decisions. It is important to note that admissions standards for the state’s community college differ. Community colleges may admit any high school graduate or GED recipient.
FRESHMAN APPLICATIONS
The admissions standards for freshmen applicants at Massachusetts Public four year institutions have three primary components;
- Successful completion of required academic courses in specific subjects.
- A minimum average and weighted grade point average (GPA) earned in high school level academic courses.
- The submission of SAT or ACT scores. (A small number of campuses are participating in a test-optional Pilot. Review their admissions websites for the most accurate information.)
ACADEMIC COURSE REQUIREMENT
All freshmen applicants are required to successfully complete the following courses in each academic subject, for a total of 17 required courses:
- English - 4 Courses
- Mathematics - 4 courses (Algebra I & II and Geometry or Trigonometry, or comparable coursework) including mathematics during the final year of high school.
- Sciences - 3 courses with laboratory work (drawn from Natural Science and/or Physical Science and/or Technology/Engineering)
- Social Sciences - 2 courses (including 1 course in U.S. History)
- Foreign Languages - 2 courses (in a single language)
- Electives - 2 courses (from the above subjects or from the Arts & Humanities or Computer Sciences)
HIGH SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGE & SAT/ACT SLIDING SCALE REQUIREMENTS
The required minimum weighted high school GPA is 3.0 for the four-year public campuses in Massachusetts. For freshman applicants who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement, they must earn the following SAT or ACT scores in order to be eligible for admission. Please refer to the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education website for more specific information regarding these admissions standards and how the state colleges and universities recalculate GPA. Please note that these are minimum standards and meeting them does not guarantee admissions to a state college or university.
The University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Massachusetts, Boston
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Massachusetts, Boston
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Weighted HS
GPA 2.51-2.99 2.41-2.50 2.31-2.40 2.21-2.30 2.11-2.20 2.00-2.10 Less that 2.0 |
SAT Combined Score (EBRW & Math)
1030 1070 1110 1140 1180 1220 May not be admitted |
ACT
20 21 22 23 24 25 May not be admitted |
State Universities
Bridgewater State University, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, MA College of Art,
MA Maritime Academy, MA College of Liberal Arts, Salem State University, Westfield State University
Bridgewater State University, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, MA College of Art,
MA Maritime Academy, MA College of Liberal Arts, Salem State University, Westfield State University
Weighted HS
GPA 2.51-2.99 2.41-2.50 2.31-2.40 2.21-2.30 2.11-2.20 2.00-2.10 Less that 2.0 |
SAT Combined Score (EBRW & Math)
990 1030 1070 1110 1140 1180 May not be admitted |
ACT
19 20 21 22 23 24 May not be admitted |