by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Massachusetts Amherst, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this UMass Amherst cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst for the 2020-2021 academic year was $36,964 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $16,439 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $36,316 | $648 | $36,964 |
| In-State | $15,791 | $648 | $16,439 |
University of Massachusetts Amherst tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does University of Massachusetts Amherst cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $36,964 for out-of-state undergrads, University of Massachusetts Amherst is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
In-state undergrads in Massachusetts pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. UMass Amherst runs about average in terms of tuition and fees for in-state students. Its yearly costs are $16,439.
If you want to know how UMass Amherst compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Massachusetts Amherst Financial Aid.
In-state UMass Amherst tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 1.15% over the past five years. Massachusetts residents may pay an estimated $16,821 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at UMass Amherst to be $33,836, and $68,458 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 2.26% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $38,654.
This would result in a total cost of $78,181 for two years and $159,935 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMass Amherst.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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