University of Massachusetts-Amherst

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a four-year, public school located in Amherst, MA. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education .

60% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 50,261 applied, 30,020 accepted, and 5,388 enrolled in UMass Amherst. 2,537 men and 2,851 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,420 SAT, 32 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,420 and ACT score is 32. The SAT score of 1420 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1310 1420 1500 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 650 700 730 Math 660 720 770 ACT Score Composite 30 32 33 Math 27 29 33 English 29 33 35 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $17,772 for Massachusetts residents and $40,449 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $17,410 for Massachusetts residents and $35,726 for others. Tuition has increased by 2.94% compared to last year at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

17,446 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,969. For freshmen, 4,841 students (87%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,343. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 31,726 students enrolled UMass Amherst in 2025. By gender, 15,245 men and 16,481 women students are enrolled. There are 23,920 undergraduate and 7,806 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

345 Major Programs

49 programs through online 146 graduate programs Certificate Programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UMass Amherst is 83%. The retention rate is 92% for full-time and 92% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 83% Retention Rate 92% Students to Faculty Ratio 17 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,781 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UMass Amherst and the average faculty salary is $132,469. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. There are 6,668 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $75,574. Number of Faculties 1,781 Average Faculty Salary $132,469 Number of Staffs 6,668 Average Staff Salary $75,574

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

Athletics

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. See All Members

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1310	1420	1500
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	650	700	730
Math	660	720	770
ACT Score
Composite	30	32	33
Math	27	29	33
English	29	33	35

Amherst, MA