UMass Amherst Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 59.73%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1420. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $17,772
- Out-of-State Tuition: $40,449
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at UMass Amherst:
- Total Enrollment: 31,726, including 3,511 online students
- 23,920 Undergraduate, 7,806 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.1% men, 51.9% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 83%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 92%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 345 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 49 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 146 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UMass Amherst Overview
University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a four-year, public school located in Amherst, MA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UMass Amherst's tuition & fees is $17,772 for Massachusetts residents and $40,449 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,764.
The school has a total enrollment of 31,726 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
UMass Amherst's acceptance rate is 59.73% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.95%. The median SAT score is 1420 and the ACT score is 32.
UMass Amherst ranked 79th in National Universities and 12nd in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $17,772 for in-state students and $40,449 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $17,410 for in-state students and $35,726 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $18,197 for Massachusetts residents and $41,639 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,820 for Massachusetts residents and $36,761 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $17,772 | $40,449 |
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| Graduate | $17,410 | $35,726 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $18,197 | $41,639 |
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| Graduate | $17,820 | $36,761 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus 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 |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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