University of Massachusetts at Amherst

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Amherst, MA

$15,791

Avg in-state tuition

$35,779

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Massachusetts at Amherst

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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.

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.
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89% 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.
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83% 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.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1390

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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32k

Students enrolled

96%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

58%

Non-U.S. Citizen

11%

Asian

10%

Hispanic

Unknown

Black

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
	Animal Sciences, General
	Food Science
	Plant Sciences, General
	Horticultural Science
	Turf and Turfgrass Management
2	Architecture And Related Services
	Environmental Design/Architecture
	Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
	Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Near and Middle Eastern Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	Women's Studies
4	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Neuroscience
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Evolutionary Biology
	Biostatistics
	Exercise Physiology
	Microbiology, General
	Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
	Botany/Plant Biology
	Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
	Epidemiology
5	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Labor and Industrial Relations
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Accounting
	Finance, General
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
6	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
	Journalism
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
8	Education
	Art Teacher Education
	Education, General
9	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering/Industrial Management
10	Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
	Industrial Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Polymer/Plastics Engineering
11	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	Creative Writing
12	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Portuguese Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	German Language and Literature
	Japanese Language and Literature
	Chinese Language and Literature
	Comparative Literature
	Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Italian Language and Literature
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
13	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
	Pre-Veterinary Studies
	Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
	Nursing Practice
	Environmental Health
	Health Services Administration
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
	Communication Disorders, General
	Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
14	History
	History, General
15	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Studies, General
16	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
17	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
18	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Biological and Physical Sciences
	Mathematics and Computer Science
	Nutrition Sciences
	Marine Sciences
	Sustainability Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
19	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
	Natural Resources/Conservation, General
20	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
21	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
22	Physical Sciences
	Astronomy
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Physics, General
23	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	School Psychology
24	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Policy Analysis
25	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Economics, General
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	Geography
	Political Science and Government, General
	Anthropology
	Social Sciences, Other
26	Visual And Performing Arts
	Dance, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Music, General
	Music Performance, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rankings

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.

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.

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.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

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.

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

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