University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public · City campus · 23,671 students

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public city college in Amherst, MA, with about 23,671 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well University of Massachusetts-Amherst fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

60%

Admit rate

1310–1500

SAT (25–75)

30–33

ACT (25–75)

$34,549/yr

Cost of attendance

$71,631

Median earnings

83%

Graduation rate

92%

Retention

17:1

Student:faculty

95%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$10,858/yr

$30–48k$11,824/yr

$48–75k$15,768/yr

$75–110k$22,651/yr

$110k+$29,809/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Massachusetts-Amherst.