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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Housing & Campus Life
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
Quick Stats
Location
Amherst
Avg Low in January
21.6F
Avg High in September
76.3F
Rainy Days / Year
127
Amherst Population
40,643
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT
Location and Setting
Location and Setting
Amherst Population
40,643
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT
Campus Size
1,463 acres
Weather
Avg Low In Jan
21.6F
Avg High In Sep
76.3F
Rainy Days / Year
127
Getting Around
Campus Map
View Map
Nearest Bus Station
Amherst
Nearest Train Station
Amherst
Housing
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
58% of all students
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
42%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Minuteman
School Colors
Maroon and white
Intercollegiate Sports & Scholarships
Sports
Women
Men
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross-Country Running
Field Hockey
Football
Ice Hockey
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Tennis
Track And Field
Club Sports
Sports
Women
Men
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross-Country Running
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Sailing
Sand Volleyball
Skiing (Downhill)
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track And Field
Triathlon
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Intramural Sports
badminton, baseball, basketball, cross-country running, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rowing, sand volleyball, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
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