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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

UMass Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts 01003

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public institution in Amherst with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1393, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 23.7K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,631 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,691.

Established
1863
Motto
Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem
Mascot
Sam the Minuteman
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I

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58%Acceptance
1393SAT Avg
23,694Students
18:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$71,631Earnings 10yr
$23,691Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Massachusetts-Amherst Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1393

Reading & WritingMid: 665
650720
MathMid: 690
650760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2933

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1393

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$17,357
Tuition (out-of-state)$39,293
Room & Board$14,869
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$33,389
Average Net Price$23,691
Median Debt at Graduation$22,763
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,103
$30–48K$13,259
$48–75K$16,738
$75–110K$24,016
$110K+$31,297

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,691

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

179

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (306)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
23,694
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 14%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.2%
Freshman Retention91.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,347
8 Years$66,904
10 Years$71,631

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,600
Men
$62,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#64
Forbes
#152
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#63

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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