University of Massachusetts Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, with about 23,671 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 59.73% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $71,631 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,772
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,383 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.73% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 23,671 95.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.26%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
  • First-Generation Students: 21.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 81.2%
  • Average SAT Score: 1423
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 27,561
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 50,424
  • Room & Board: $16,710 annual estimate

University of Massachusetts-Amherst: what the data shows

Common questions about University of Massachusetts-Amherst, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA (ZIP 01003).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst public or private?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a Public institution.

How much does University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?

Published tuition: $17,772 in-state, $40,449 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $22,383.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$10,164
$30,001–$48,000$10,456
$48,001–$75,000$12,932
$75,001–$110,000$18,964
$110,001+$30,793

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $71,088.

How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

Admission rate: 59.73%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1423 and midpoint ACT 31.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

Total enrollment: 23,671 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 27,561 students.

Graduate enrollment: 7,806 students.

About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

150%-time completion rate: 83.26%.

First-year retention: 91.9%.

What do graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn?

Median earnings: $60,347 six years after entry; $71,631 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,763.

19.94% of students receive Pell grants.

What is University of Massachusetts-Amherst known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.73%; completion rate 83.26%; median earnings $71,631 at 10 years; net price $22,383. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$17,772
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Amherst was $17,772.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,383
2024 Value

In 2024 University of Massachusetts-Amherst had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,383.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$89,532 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,383 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$71,088 4-Year In-State Tuition

$161,796 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$16,710 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$35,682 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$142,728 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Financial Aid by Income Level

19.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Massachusetts-Amherst was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Massachusetts-Amherst in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$13,443$28,159$19,087
2014$13,443$28,998$18,819
2015$14,171$30,504$18,869
2016$14,971$32,204$19,324
2017$15,411$33,477$20,926
2018$15,887$34,570$21,396
2019$16,389$35,710$22,501
2020$16,439$36,427$22,038
2021$16,439$36,964$16,197
2022$16,952$38,171$21,846
2023$17,357$39,293$23,691

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

59.73% Acceptance Rate

50,424 Total Applicants

29,129 Students Admitted

5,286 First-Time Students Enrolled

18.15% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1423

ACT Average: 31

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9

Estimated Median GPA: 3.80

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

University of Massachusetts-Amherst reported total enrollment of about 23,671 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.1%), Asian (13.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). About 19.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 21.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2024 is 23,671 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 27,561 students. Graduate enrollment is about 7,806 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

91.9%
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.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

75.41% 100% Completion Time

83.26% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 75.41% of students graduating from University of Massachusetts-Amherst completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Computer Science: 75% male / 25% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 60% male / 40% female
  • Psychology, General: 24% male / 76% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Return on Investment

$22,763 Median Student Debt

$71,631 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

31.78% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

700.06% Return on Investment

3.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 167 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Computer Science: 806 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 678 completions

3. Psychology, General: 620 completions

4. Business Analytics: 490 completions

5. Finance, General: 323 completions

6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 321 completions

7. Economics, General: 307 completions

8. Communication and Media Studies: 295 completions

9. Accounting: 286 completions

Most popular programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Massachusetts-Amherst from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 81.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,663
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,843

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, MA, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 23,671 students. Student body composition includes White (57.1%), Asian (13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). The admission rate is 59.73%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1423. The 150%-time completion rate is 83.26%. Approximately 19.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 21.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Location

Amherst, MA 01003

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.26% graduation rate, University of Massachusetts-Amherst demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 167 distinct degree programs, University of Massachusetts-Amherst provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Massachusetts-Amherst located?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.

What is University of Massachusetts-Amherst's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 59.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 50,424 applicants and 29,129 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?

Reported tuition is $17,772 and average net price is $22,383 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,710 annually.

What is the student body demographics at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports undergraduate enrollment of about 27,561 students, White (57.1%), Asian (13.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

About 21.6% of students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports midpoint SAT about 1423 and midpoint ACT about 31.

What do graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn?

Median earnings are $60,347 six years after entry and $71,631 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

The 150%-time completion rate is 83.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do University of Massachusetts-Amherst students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,763.

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst public or private?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, MA.

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst an HBCU?

No. University of Massachusetts-Amherst is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst a tribal college?

No. University of Massachusetts-Amherst is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Amherst, Massachusetts city profile
  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Massachusetts

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.