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University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$17,357 Massachusetts Residents
$39,293 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$13,815 Virginia Residents
$39,397 Out-of-State
cheaper$17,009 Massachusetts Residents
$34,720 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$17,446 Virginia Residents
$39,397 Out-of-State
More$11,636Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,810
Admission
Higher1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter63.52%Acceptance RateEasier90.00%
Lower19.36%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable23.02%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller32,229Total EnrollmentLarger39,049
Smaller24,391Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger27,014
Smaller7,838Graduate Student PopulationLarger12,035
Smaller3,853Online Student PopulationLarger7,421
Completion & Outcomes
Higher83%Graduate RateLower70%
Lower11%Transfer-out RateHigher15%
Higher90%Retention RateLower85%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty18 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty16 to 1
1,760Number of faculties2,693
Lower$116,437Average Faculty SalaryHigher$116,607
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.