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Colleges / University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, MA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate64%

UMass Amherst FAQ

The deadline for Fall Freshman applications to University of Massachusetts Amherst is Jan 15 and the deadline for Fall transfer applications is Apr 15. There are -1023 days left to apply.
In-state tuition for University of Massachusetts Amherst is $17,357. Each state defines how students qualify for in-state tuition. For undergraduates who are claimed as dependents on their parents' taxes, where their parents live usually determines eligibility for in-state tuition.
University of Massachusetts Amherst's current tuition and fees are $17,357 a year for in-state students and $39,293 for out-of-state students. Room and board at University of Massachusetts Amherst is another $15,437 for students who live on campus. The amount of the average financial aid package students receive is around $19,924
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a 4-Year college. Most students take 4 years to graduate. Four-year schools typically result in bachelor's degrees. Two-year schools typically result in associate degrees.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
Out-of-state tuition for University of Massachusetts Amherst is $39,293. Tuition for out-of-state students is higher at public universities, because the state government provides some funding for in-state students who attend. Private colleges usually have the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a Public school. Public colleges receive some government funding while private schools rely on tuition and endowment for funding. Private schools can have higher tuition, but may also offer more generous financial aid packages than public schools. Public and private schools may also vary in size, environment, and types of majors and instruction offered.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

32,229

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

64%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$18,123

Out-of-State

$40,059

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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