University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	13,582
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	66%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	84%

Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, UMass is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UMass is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Massachusetts is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UMass boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,439

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,964

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst received on average $10,662 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,662

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,010	20%	$4,946	$4,995,292
Other Federal Grant	2,546	51%	$2,769	$7,050,543
State Grant/Scholarships	1,059	21%	$2,366	$2,505,635
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,963	79%	$9,187	$36,409,147
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,311	86%	$10,662	$45,965,325

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Massachusetts-Amherst students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Massachusetts-Amherst students is 83.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.5%.

83.7%

asian 83.0% 416 students
African American 74.5% 105 students
white 85.0% 2,583 students
unknown 85.9% 226 students
hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 76.0% 222 students
International Students 82.6% 261 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 100 students

Sport Conferences

Football Independent Northeast Region
Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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