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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,347

Acceptance Rate

58%

Graduation Rate

83%

Annual Tuition

$17,357

At a Glance

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Total Students

23,694

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Retention Rate

91%

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Faculty Ratio

18

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Financial Aid

48%

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Median Debt

$22,763

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

The University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public university with an acceptance rate of 57.8%. The university has a student population of 23,694. The retention rate is 91%, and the graduation rate is 83.1%. The median debt for students is $22,763, and 47.9% of students receive financial aid.

In-state tuition costs $17,357. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $51,780. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $60,347, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $71,631.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$52k

1 YEAR

$60k

5 YEARS

$72k

10 YEARS

Top 15% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Massachusetts-Amherst alumni earn a median salary of $51,780. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $60,347. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $71,631. The median debt for graduates is $22,763.

The university has a student body of 23,694 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 57.8%, a graduation rate of 83.1%, and a retention rate of 91%. The in-state tuition is $17,357. 47.9% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Amherst, Massachusetts

Amherst, MA 01003

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has an acceptance rate of 58%.