Also known as
- UMass Amherst
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,606
51.5% Female
48.5% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of Massachusetts
School Type
Public
Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.25%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.18%
Asian
4.29%
Black or African American
4.60%
Hispanic or Latino
0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
54.18%
White
1.59%
Two or more races
8.41%
Unknown
21.40%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$75
Admissions Office Web Address
www.umass.edu/umhome/admissions.php.html
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$12,782
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$28,002
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
Yes
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,552 | 1,321 | 207 | 24 |
| With faculty status | 1,370 | 1,321 | 25 | 24 |
| Tenured | 754 | 754 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 297 | 297 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 319 | 270 | 25 | 24 |
| Multi-year contract | 276 | 233 | 20 | 23 |
| Annual contract | 43 | 37 | 5 | 1 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 182 | 0 | 182 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$12,782
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$28,002
Financial aid office web address
www.umass.edu/umfa/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,442
Typical Board
$5,061
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $12,782 | $28,002 |
| Full time Fees | $1,972 | $1,972 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $606 | $1,240 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,606
51.5% Female
48.5% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.25%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.18%
Asian
4.29%
Black or African American
4.60%
Hispanic or Latino
0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
54.18%
White
1.59%
Two or more races
8.41%
Unknown
21.40%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 4 | 15 |
| Asian | 206 | 188 |
| Black Or African American | 132 | 194 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 138 | 212 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 4 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 907 | 721 |
| White | 1,975 | 2,146 |
| Two Or More Races | 45 | 76 |
| Unknown | 281 | 359 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,418
51.7% Male
48.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
268
49.3% Male
50.7% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
29
3.4% Male
96.6% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
39
56.4% Male
43.6% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone
413-545-0111
Fax
Email
