University of Massachusetts-Amherst

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a four-years, public school located in Amherst, MA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The UMass Amherst's 2024 tuition & fees is $17,357 for Massachusetts residents and $39,293 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 77% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,636.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 32,229 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).

UMass Amherst ranked 79^th in National Universities and 12^nd in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $17,357 for in-state students and $39,293 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $17,009 for in-state students and $34,720 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $17,772 for Massachusetts residents and $40,448 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,402 for Massachusetts residents and $35,718 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$17,357	$39,293
Graduate	$17,009	$34,720

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$17,772	$40,448
Graduate	$17,402	$35,718

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 58.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.00%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,390.

The average graduation rate is 83%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 32,229 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 UMass Amherst Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	58.00% Acceptance Rate / 18.00% Yield
Test Scores »	1,390 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »	83%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	90%(full-time), 67% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »	32,229 (24,391 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$11,636

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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UMass Amherst Offered Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at UMass Amherst
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes