University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MAPublicRank 1117 of 1,732Traditional rank 728 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,103 |
| $30–48k | $13,259 |
| $48–75k | $16,738 |
| $75–110k | $24,016 |
| $110k+ | $31,297 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $16,952 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $17,357 |
| Change | $405 (+2.4%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $39,293 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $14,869 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| In-state tuition + required fees 2025-26 | $18,487 |
| 2026-27 | $19,212 |
| Change | +3.9% |
| Out-of-state 2026-27 | $43,299 |
Source: UMass Amherst Analytics and Institutional Research, undergraduate student charges history, www.umass.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +9.3% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 83% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 91% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 18% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 47% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,299 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $891 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $12,611 | $1,575 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $12,647 | $1,837 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $11,065 | $2,557 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $10,728 | $1,015 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $9,606 | $493 |
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