College
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public four-year college in Amherst, Massachusetts with 23,671 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $22,857 a year on average after grants.
23,671Undergraduates
60%Acceptance rate
$22,857Net price a year
$36,842Full cost a year
$18,487In-state tuition
$41,759Out-of-state tuition
81%Graduation rate
92%Return for year two
$80,486Median earnings 10 years after starting
$21,500Median debt at graduation
23%Students with Pell grants
1,423Average SAT
Living near University of Massachusetts-Amherst
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | 19 mi | $1,144 | $245,000 |
| Worcester, MA | 38 mi | $1,487 | $374,400 |
| Hartford, CT | 42 mi | $1,269 | $228,600 |
| New Britain, CT | 51 mi | $1,253 | $223,600 |
| Nashua, NH | 60 mi | $1,737 | $403,900 |
Other colleges nearby
- Springfield Technical Community College 19 mi
- Westfield State University 22 mi
- Holyoke Community College 15 mi
- Western New England University 19 mi
- Smith College 7 mi
- Mount Holyoke College 9 mi
- Amherst College 1 mi
- Springfield College 20 mi
Airports near Amherst
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport BDL | 32 mi | 3,285,194 |
| Worcester Regional Airport ORH | 34 mi | 112,872 |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT | 67 mi | 633,257 |
| Albany International Airport ALB | 70 mi | 1,490,673 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.