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University of Massachusetts-Amherst
UMass Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts 01003
Visit websiteStrong 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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate57.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1393
Reading & WritingMid: 665
650720
MathMid: 690
650760
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 31
2933
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
Programs (306)
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
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Source: Wikipedia