University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,006

2.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,948

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

59.7%

50,261 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

31,726

82% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

83.4%

4,157 Graduates

About

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a higher education institution located in Hampshire County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst were General Psychology (599 degrees awarded), Computer Science (462 degrees), and General Finance (323 degrees).

In 2024, 10,469 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. 51.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,978 degrees), 5.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,185 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $17,006, which is $−14,914 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

About the photo: Shot from the 23rd floor of the campus library

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $17,006, which is $14,914 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,948.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts-Amherst received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,006

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Amherst was $17,006. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $−14,914 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Massachusetts-Amherst (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,948

2024 Value

0.0261%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Massachusetts-Amherst had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,948. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Amherst grew by 0.0261%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Amherst (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,153

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts-Amherst was of $15,153 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.29% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.39% with respect to 2023, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Massachusetts-Amherst (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Massachusetts-Amherst received 50,261 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.323% annual growth. Out of those 50,261 applicants, 30,020 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.7% acceptance rate.

There were 31,726 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2024. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has an overall enrollment yield of 17.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

30,020

Accepted Out of 50,261

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Amherst was 59.7% (30,020 admissions from 50,261 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 57.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.323%, while admissions grew by 3.06%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Amherst (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,191

Scores Submitted (2024)

22% of enrolled first-time students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Massachusetts-Amherst had a total enrollment of 31,726 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 26,031 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,695. This means that 82% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% White, 12.4% Asian, 8.48% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Black or African American, 4.13% Two or More Races, 0.0662% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0536% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.9%), followed by White Male (28%) and Asian Female (7.26%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.6%), followed by White Male (14.9%) and Asian Female (3.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,726 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 26,031 and the part-time enrollment is 5,695. This means that 82% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Massachusetts-Amherst (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Massachusetts-Amherst had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Massachusetts-Amherst (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
16,730 enrolled students
Asian
3,946 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,691 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 52.7% White, 12.4% Asian, 8.48% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Black or African American, 4.13% Two or More Races, 0.0662% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0536% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,118 students (3.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 269 more women than men received degrees from University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is white (5,978 degrees awarded). There were 5.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,185 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is General Psychology (599 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (462 degrees) and General Finance (323 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (237 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (162 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (237 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are Other managers (137,090 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (115,083 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (112,525 people), Secondary school teachers (98,780 people), and Postsecondary teachers (98,046 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (237 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (162 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (237 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (981 degrees), and Math & Statistics (269 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are Language & Linguistics (237 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (162 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (237 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (981 degrees), and Math & Statistics (269 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are Elementary & secondary schools (300,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (192,612 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (180,674 people), Computer Systems Design (145,509 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (140,388 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Most Common (2024)

Crop Production
9 degrees awarded
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
7 degrees awarded
General Applied Horticulture Operations
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Amherst was Crop Production with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,100

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,369

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,100 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, which is 0.95 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,369).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 606 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in Computer Science, which is 3.03 times more than the 200 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 472 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in General Psychology, which is 3.19 times more than the 148 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

76%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 76% of students graduating from University of Massachusetts-Amherst completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (88.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is Female and White (88.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.23% of graduates (134 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,978 degrees awarded
Asian
1,185 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
792 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is white (5,978 degrees awarded). There were 5.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,185 degrees).

3.57% of degree recipients (374 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
3,295 degrees awarded
White Female
3,205 degrees awarded
White Female
3,132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is white female (3,295 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,205 degrees).

Operations

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has an endowment valued at nearly $580M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 90.7M (15.7%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Amherst had a total salary expenditure of 1.65B. University of Massachusetts-Amherst employs 528 Professors, 402 Lecturers and 310 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are Male Professor (332), Female Lecturer (216), and Female Professor (196).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are: Service, with 1,204 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 639 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 555 employees.

Endowment

$580M

2024 Endowment

14.4%

growth from 2023

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has an endowment valued at about $580M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Massachusetts-Amherst grew 14.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $328M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Massachusetts-Amherst (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$132M - Federal
$58.1M - State
$214k - Local

As of 2024, University of Massachusetts-Amherst received $132M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $58.1M from state grants and contracts, and $214k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$688M

2024 Salaries

10.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Amherst paid a median of $688M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.65B) and a 10.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.96% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.31% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$199M

Instructional Salaries

1,495

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Amherst paid a total of $199M to 1,495 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Amherst were Service with 1,204 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 639 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 555 employees.

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