University of Massachusetts Amherst

About UMass Amherst

Facts and Frequently Asked Questions
The information clearinghouse provided by the Office of Institutional Research and the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment.
Location
UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.
Enrollment (Fall 2007)
Students
  • 20,736 undergraduates
  • 5,759 graduate students
  • 25,873 total undergraduate and graduate students
Faculty
  • 1,169 total
Tuition and Fees (2008–09)
Massachusetts resident, full-time undergraduate
  • Tuition/Fees $10,232
  • Housing/Meals $8,500
Non-resident, full-time undergraduate
  • Tuition/Fees $21,929
  • Housing/Meals $8,500
Rates are for fall 2008 semester and spring 2009 semester combined. Fees include mandatory fees only. Housing/Meals based on full year, standard double room, unlimited meal plan. See complete fee details, including tuition and fees for New England Regional Student Program.
Research
Supported research activities total more than $134 million per year.
Academics
87 bachelor's degree programs, 6 associate's, 73 master’s and 51 doctoral programs in 10 schools and colleges.
Library
The library system is the largest at a state-supported institution in New England with more than 5.8 million items.
Alumni
Approximately 200,000 living alumni around the world.
Athletics
23 teams compete at the NCAA Division I level.
Arts
The Fine Arts Center brings nationally-known theater, music, and dance to campus year-round. Six galleries provide a variety of spaces for visual arts. Student art and performance opportunities abound.