University of Massachusetts at Amherst
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$15,791
Avg in-state tuition
$35,779
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Massachusetts at Amherst
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,233, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 84 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $15,791, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $35,779.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
65% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1390
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards32k
Students enrolled
96%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
58%
Non-U.S. Citizen
11%
Asian
10%
Hispanic
8%
Unknown
5%
Black
5%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
51%
Socio-economic diversity
21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
52
Total Online Enrollment
30,293
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 28% online
Associate 14% online
Bachelor's 11% online
Graduate Certificate 51% online
Master's 10% online
Doctorate 2% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $15,791 | $35,779 |
Graduate | $14,014 | $30,120 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $13,329 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,329 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,400 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,400 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $31,520 | $51,508 |
Off-campus without family | $31,520 | $51,508 |
Off-campus with family | $20,191 | $40,179 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
36%
State Grant Aid
23%
Institution Grant Aid
80%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Turf and Turfgrass Management
BA
MA
DOC
2Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Evolutionary Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Labor and Industrial Relations
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Japanese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Veterinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Health
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
17Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
19Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
21Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
22Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Astronomy
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
24Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
26Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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