Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $17,357 for Massachusetts residents and $39,293 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.39% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 2.94% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UMass Amherst is $17,772 for Massachusetts residents and $40,448 for out-of-state students which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.39% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 2.94% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,309 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.06% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 8.72% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Massachusetts schools with tuition changes from last year at Massachusetts colleges tuition change page.
UMass Amherst Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,952 $38,171$15,523
2023-2024$17,357$39,293$16,309
Change % 2023-20242.39%2.94%5.06%
2024-2025$17,772$40,448$17,135
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst - COA
University of Massachusetts-Amherst - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Massachusetts-Amherst - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $17,009 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $34,720 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UMass Amherst is $17,402 for Massachusetts residents and $35,718 for out-of-state students which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UMass Amherst Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,625 $33,750$15,523
2023-2024$17,009$34,720$16,309
Change % 2023-20242.31%2.87%5.06%
2024-2025$17,402$35,718$17,135
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UMass Amherst. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $691 for Massachusetts residents and $1,605 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $816 for Massachusetts residents and $1,799 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$675$1,559
2023-2024$691$1,605
2024-2025$707$1,652
Graduate2022-2023$798$1,749
2023-2024$816$1,799
2024-2025$834$1,850
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Massachusetts-Amherst - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Massachusetts-Amherst and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Massachusetts-Amherst$17,357$39,293
Saint Louis University$53,244
George Mason University$13,815$39,397
George Washington University$64,990
La Salle University$35,570
Virginia Commonwealth University$16,458$39,042

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UMass Amherst?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UMass Amherst is $71,754 for Massachusetts residents and $164,469 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,587$17,819$18,055$18,293$71,754
Out-of-State$40,010$40,739$41,482$42,238$164,469
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,819$18,055$18,293$18,535$72,702
Out-of-State$40,739$41,482$42,238$43,009$167,468
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$18,055$18,293$18,535$18,780$73,664
Out-of-State$41,482$42,238$43,009$43,793$170,522
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$18,293$18,535$18,780$19,029$74,638
Out-of-State$42,238$43,009$43,793$44,591$173,631
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$18,535$18,780$19,029$19,280$75,624
Out-of-State$43,009$43,793$44,591$45,404$176,797

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,036 for Massachusetts residents and $237,752 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,291$35,928$36,578$37,241$145,036
Out-of-State$57,714$58,848$60,005$61,186$237,752
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$35,928$36,578$37,241$37,917$147,663
Out-of-State$58,848$60,005$61,186$62,391$242,429
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$36,578$37,241$37,917$38,608$150,343
Out-of-State$60,005$61,186$62,391$63,620$247,201
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$37,241$37,917$38,608$39,312$153,077
Out-of-State$61,186$62,391$63,620$64,875$252,071
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$37,917$38,608$39,312$40,030$155,867
Out-of-State$62,391$63,620$64,875$66,155$257,040

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $98,492 for Massachusetts residents and $191,208 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,655$24,292$24,942$25,605$98,492
Out-of-State$46,078$47,212$48,369$49,550$191,208
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,292$24,942$25,605$26,281$101,119
Out-of-State$47,212$48,369$49,550$50,755$195,885
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$24,942$25,605$26,281$26,972$103,799
Out-of-State$48,369$49,550$50,755$51,984$200,657
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,605$26,281$26,972$27,676$106,533
Out-of-State$49,550$50,755$51,984$53,239$205,527
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,281$26,972$27,676$28,394$109,323
Out-of-State$50,755$51,984$53,239$54,519$210,496

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$17,357$1,000$16,309$39,293$1,000 $16,309
Graduate$17,009 $1,000$16,309$34,720 $1,000$16,309
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