| UMass Amherst vs. UR |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$17,772 Massachusetts Residents $40,449 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,230 |
| expensive$17,410 Massachusetts Residents $35,726 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$31,229 |
| Less$11,969 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$40,433 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,480 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier59.73% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter22.20% |
| Lower17.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.46% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,726 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,722 |
| Larger23,920 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,055 |
| Larger7,806 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller667 |
| Larger3,511 | Online Student Population | Smaller110 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,875) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,020) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 1,781 | Number of faculty | 631 |
| Higher$132,469 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$130,317 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.