The Cost of a UMass Amherst Education
It is the first question on the minds of most students and their families: How much will it cost to attend UMass Amherst?
UMass Amherst tuition, fees, room and board rates are established each spring for the following academic year. The estimated charges for 2008-2009 are:
Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Undergraduates and Stockbridge Students
| In-State | Out-of- State | NERSP* | |
| Tuition/Fees | $10,232 | $21,729 | $11,518 |
| Room/Board | $ 8,114 | $ 8,114 | $ 8,114 |
| Total | $18,346 | $29,843 | $19,632 |
For Tuition and Fee schedules for part-time undergraduates and full- and part-time graduate students, visit the Bursar's Web site.
*New England Regional Students Program (NERSP)
The New England Regional Students Program (NERSP) gives a tuition break to New England residents enrolled in certain programs not offered by the public colleges and universities of their home state. To find out which programs are eligible, visit the NERSP Web site at www.nebhe.org/explain.html.
Other Costs
In addition to tuition and fees, you will need to factor expenses for books and supplies into your academic costs. These will vary according to your field of study, but generally average $1000 for the academic year. Personal and transportation expenses usually range from $700 to $1,400 per year. We add these expenses to the costs above and use the total—a figure referred to as your “Cost of Attendance”—to determine your eligibility and need for financial aid.
