| UMass Amherst vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design |
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|---|---|---|
#102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$17,772 Massachusetts Residents $40,449 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,400 Massachusetts Residents $43,400 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,410 Massachusetts Residents $35,726 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$26,550 Massachusetts Residents $26,550 Out-of-State |
| More$11,969 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,122 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter59.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76.27% |
| Favorable17.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.27% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,726 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,989 |
| Larger23,920 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,871 |
| Larger7,806 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller118 |
| Larger3,511 | Online Student Population | Smaller48 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 940) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 1,781 | Number of faculty | 327 |
| Higher$132,469 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,211 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.