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UMass Amherst application deadlines for fall 2027

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public · 23,671 undergrads

UMass Amherst's regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Early action (Nov 5) has closed. Checked on umass.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is UMass Amherst due?

Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 5, 2026
66days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
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Every UMass Amherst deadline for fall 2027

RoundDeadlineCheckedWhere we read it
Early action Thu, Nov 5, 2026 (closed) Nov 5, 2026 umass.edu
Regular decision Fri, Jan 15, 2027 Nov 5, 2026 umass.edu

Does UMass Amherst need the SAT or ACT?

UMass Amherst is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.

Lists UMass Amherst is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 15Deadlines after Jan 1

Questions people ask

When is the UMass Amherst early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed on Thu, Nov 5, 2026. Checked on umass.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the UMass Amherst regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Fri, Jan 15, 2027. Checked on umass.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does UMass Amherst require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. UMass Amherst is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on umass.edu on Nov 2, 2026.

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Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Deadlines: umass.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
  • Test rule: umass.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)

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