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Amherst, Massachusetts
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Can You Afford University of Massachusetts Amherst?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at UMass Amherst's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $14,087 & $51,114

Worried about paying the full cost of $51,114 to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Massachusetts, the university offers a discount of 54.1% off tuition and fees. Also, 81.7% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $9,517. Students from low-income families receive an average of $17,706 in aid during their first year.

  • Massachusetts Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of Massachusetts (no aid)

Tuition and fees$16,389
+ Room and board$13,004
+ Other expenses$2,400
Total cost$31,793
Affordability Score (36 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Massachusetts (with average aid)

Total cost$31,793
- Grants and scholarships$9,517
Net price$22,276
Affordability Score (34 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Massachusetts

Total cost$31,793
- Grants and scholarships$17,706
Net price$14,087
Affordability Score (58 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$35,710
+ Room and board$13,004
+ Other expenses$2,400
Total cost$51,114
Affordability Score (15 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$51,114
- Grants and scholarships$9,517
Net price$41,597
Affordability Score (4 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$51,114
- Grants and scholarships$17,706
Net price$33,408
Affordability Score (6 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at UMass Amherst.

Projected Costs Between $76,818 and $327,312 For a Four Year Degree. Between $35,069 and $156,801 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2019 - 2020 was $31,793. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.6% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $34,104 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $37,888, for a bachelor degree candidate ($35,321 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $143,895 over the course of four years ($69,425 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $237,017 based on a yearly growth rate of 4.3%. The expected two-year cost is $113,545.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Massachusetts Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of Massachusetts

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.6%3.6%
Freshman year$16,771$23,886$34,104
Senior year$18,298$24,734$35,321
Total 2-year net price$35,069$48,619$69,425
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,360$18,522$26,448
Total monthly payment$404$560$799
Total amount paid$48,429$67,141$95,873
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.6%3.6%
Freshman year$16,771$23,886$34,104
Senior year$21,784$26,521$37,888
Total 4-year net price$76,818$100,752$143,895
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$29,265$38,383$54,819
Total monthly payment$884$1,159$1,656
Total amount paid$106,083$139,135$198,713

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.4%4.3%
Freshman year$35,843$45,364$55,583
Senior year$37,126$47,374$57,962
Total 2-year net price$72,969$92,738$113,545
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$27,798$35,330$43,256
Total monthly payment$840$1,067$1,307
Total amount paid$100,767$128,068$156,801
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.4%4.3%
Freshman year$35,843$45,364$55,583
Senior year$39,832$51,664$63,030
Total 4-year net price$151,256$193,874$237,017
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$57,623$73,859$90,295
Total monthly payment$1,741$2,231$2,728
Total amount paid$208,879$267,733$327,312

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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