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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA·Public·~60% acceptance

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public university in Amherst, MA. It admits about 60% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $22,383 per year after financial aid. About 83% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $71,631 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$22,383/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $34,549
Aid cuts ~$12,166/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 5
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.6–4
SAT (middle 50%)1310–1500
ACT (middle 50%)30–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
83%
graduation rate
92%
freshman retention
$60,347
median earnings, 6yr
$71,631
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Massachusetts-Amherst's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
At University of Massachusetts-Amherst, the average net price after aid is about $22,383 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $34,549 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1310–1500 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
What are University of Massachusetts-Amherst's application deadlines?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 5, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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