by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Massachusetts-Amherst, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts-Amherst stood at $17,772 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $40,449. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for came to $766 in-state and $766 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,006 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Total | $17,772 | $40,449 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would University of Massachusetts-Amherst charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how University of Massachusetts-Amherst prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Massachusetts-Amherst has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,791 | $36,316 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,186 | $37,405 |
| One Year Ago | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Most Recent Year | $17,006 | $39,683 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UMass Amherst has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $41,662 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.63%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $18,240. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.05%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $41,682.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $18,240 | $41,682 |
| In 2 Years | $18,720 | $42,952 |
| In 3 Years | $19,213 | $44,261 |
| In 4 Years | $19,718 | $45,610 |
| In 5 Years | $20,237 | $47,000 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $174,505, compared with about $75,891 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, visit the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Financial Aid page.
