Also known as
- UMass Amherst
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
9,417
51.8% Female
48.2% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of Massachusetts
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
2
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
7.76%
Asian
4.47%
Black or African American
6.49%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
45.25%
White
2.05%
Two or more races
6.30%
Unknown
27.55%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$85
Admissions Office Web Address
www.umass.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$14,723
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$32,434
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
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)
Master's
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,775 | 1,458 | 295 | 22 |
| With faculty status | 1,515 | 1,458 | 35 | 22 |
| Tenured | 798 | 798 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 254 | 254 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 463 | 406 | 35 | 22 |
| Multi-year contract | 413 | 364 | 29 | 20 |
| Annual contract | 50 | 42 | 6 | 2 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 260 | 0 | 260 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$14,723
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$32,434
Financial aid office web address
www.umass.edu/financialaid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$8,154
Typical Board
$7,283
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $14,723 | $32,434 |
| Full time Fees | $2,286 | $2,286 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $818 | $1,802 |
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
9,417
51.8% Female
48.2% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
7.76%
Asian
4.47%
Black or African American
6.49%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
45.25%
White
2.05%
Two or more races
6.30%
Unknown
27.55%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 7 |
| Asian | 367 | 364 |
| Black Or African American | 172 | 249 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 240 | 371 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1,426 | 1,168 |
| White | 1,968 | 2,293 |
| Two Or More Races | 75 | 118 |
| Unknown | 287 | 306 |
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
2,094
51.0% Male
49.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
293
49.5% Male
50.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
26
11.5% Male
88.5% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
181
40.9% Male
59.1% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
13
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| 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
