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| Location | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Online | umass.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Amherst is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 42,540 prospective students applied, and 27,877 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,872 enrolled in the school. 25,259 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,786 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $15,791 plus fees of $648. UMass is ranked 169 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UMass is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Massachusetts Amherst within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#169 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#40 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#301 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1250/1460 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| GPA | 3.99 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $85 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $648 |
| Room and Board | $13,595 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,434 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $648 |
| Room and Board | $13,595 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,959 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166629 IPEDS survey data for University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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