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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Acceptance Rate 63.52 %
SAT Average 1,370
Tuition & Fees $39,293
($17,357)
Student Population 32,229
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,636

Academic Overview

University of Massachusetts-Amherst Campus, Amherst, MA
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public, four-years institute located in Amherst, Massachusetts. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $17,357 for Massachusetts residents and $39,293 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $17,009 for Massachusetts residents and $34,720 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 32,229 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 63.52% and the graduation rate is 83% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Massachusetts-Amherst varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $57,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, UMass Amherst's tuition & fees is $17,357 for Massachusetts residents and $39,293 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $17,009 for in-state students and $34,720 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$17,357$39,293
Graduate$17,009$34,720
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at UMass Amherst. The acceptance rate of UMass Amherst is 63.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.36%. The average graduation rate is 83% and the transfer-out rate is 11%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,636 and 77% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 32,229 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 63.52 %.
Acceptance Rate
63.52%
Graduation Rate for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 83 %
Graduation Rate
83%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 11 %
Transfer-out Rate
11%
Retention Rate for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 90 %
Retention Rate
90%
Student Population for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 32,229
Student Population
32,229
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,636 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,636

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003
Phone413-545-0111
WEBwww.umass.edu/
Admissionwww.umass.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidwww.umass.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorwww.umass.edu/net_price_calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.umass.edu/veterans/educational-benefits-and-financial-aid
Athleticwww.umass.edu/gateway/disclosure
Disability Servicewww.umass.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

UMass Amherst offers 328 major programs through online and on-site education where 47 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's61
Bachelor's843
Master's826
Doctorate (Research)580
Doctorate (Practical)21
Less Than 1 Year Certificate5315
Post-Bachelor's Certificate4220
Post-Master's Certificate11

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:14,484)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,283)

Veterans Benefits

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges