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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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$22,954Avg. Net Price
84%Grad Rate
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is UMass's enrollment deposit?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires a deposit of $500 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

84.70%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in the top 84.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

52.70%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in the top 52.70% of colleges in the state of Massachusetts for deposit cost. 16.18% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

95.70%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in the top 95.70% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

University of Massachusetts-Amherst educates a diverse community of 37,599 students, with 28,182 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 9,417 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

37,599


Total Undergraduates

28,182

Total Graduates

9,417


Full-Time vs Part-Time

81% Full-Time

19% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a 58% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $85. University of Massachusetts-Amherst has test required that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1390 and the average ACT score is 31.


Acceptance Rate

58%


Application Fee

$85


SAT

Students submitting SAT

27%

Total Score

400

1600

13001480

Reading and Writing

200

800

650720

Math

200

800

650760

ACT

Students submitting ACT

4%

Composite Score

0

36

2933

English

0

36

2935

Math

0

36

2735

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Location

Located in Amherst, MA, University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers students a accessible urban experience with all the advantages of a smaller city setting.


City

Amherst


County

Hampshire County


State

Massachusetts


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Small

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About

University of Massachusetts-Amherst features a student-focused approach with a 18 : 1 student-faculty ratio, False values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

18 : 1


Religious Affiliation

False


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

University of Massachusetts-Amherst makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $22,954 with 87% of students receiving financial assistance including 20% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$22,954


Received Aid

87%


Pell Recipients

20%


Tuition

$8,295.5 In-State

$8,295.5 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The University of Massachusetts-Amherst student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 67% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
13,581 (48%)
Women
14,601 (52%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
261 (1%)
18-19
10,127 (42%)
20-21
10,169 (42%)
22-24
2,243 (9%)
Over 25
1,134 (5%)

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Outcomes

University of Massachusetts-Amherst prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 84% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

84%

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