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Amherst, MA
60%
Acceptance Rate
23,671
Undergraduates
$40k
Out-of-state tuition
83%
6-yr grad rate
$72k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
60%
Moderately Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1310–1500
ACT Range (2023-24)30–33
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.04
$90 application fee
23,671 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Early Action: Nov 5, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$40,449
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$22,383
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$22,763Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$71,631/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio32%
Why Go Here?
$72k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
23.7k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#32
Deal Score in MA
of 118 rated colleges
Deal Score79
Good value
22% First-Gen Students
20% Pell Grant Recipients
17Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 5, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public college in Amherst, MA. It enrolls 23,671 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
79
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1310–1500
SAT (2023-24)
4.04
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$40,449
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)65%
Room & Board (2024-25)$16,710
Median Debt at Graduation$22,763
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Engineering$89k/yr
Computer Science$89k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$79k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$74k/yr
Chemical Engineering$73k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 5, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$90 fee
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
7
Career
8
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
B
Value
A
Outcomes
A
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,164 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,456 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,932 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,964 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,793 |
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