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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA
3.8Very Good
58%
Open Admissions
83%
Graduation
About University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public four-year institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 23,694 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 58%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 83%. Graduates earn a median salary of $71,631 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $23,691 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
58%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
83%
Enrollment
23,694
Total students
Median Earnings
$71,631
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$17,357
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,293
Per year
Average Net Price
$23,691
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1300–1490
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
29 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1300
Median
1390
75th
1490
4001600
SAT Math
25th
650
Median
690
75th
760
200800
ACT Composite
25th
29
Median
31
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$39,293/yr
In-State Tuition$17,357/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$23,691/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$94,764
10-Year Earnings
$716,310
ROI Multiple
7.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Student Outcomes
83%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$72k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
23,694
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
