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BackUniversity Of Massachusetts Amherst (MA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
University Of Massachusetts Amherst offers 68% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $5,839. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public college located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Its student population is 30,593. It is a four-year, large, highly residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 60%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst 4 year graduation rate is 67% .
Merit Aid Stats For University Of Massachusetts Amherst
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$5,839
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
MeritMatch®
Need Based Aid
% of freshman
with need
$4,970
Avg. financial aid for
freshman with need
% of students offered need-based aid, granted work study
Avg Work Study
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Other Affordability Data
4 year graduation
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Targeted Institutional
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Tuition Guarantee
Plan
Debt/Future Salary
Median Debt for
Graduates
Median Earnings for Alumni
with Less than 5 Years Experience
Median Earnings of Alumni
Working After 10 Years
Admission Data
- Admission rate 60%
- Avg. high school GPA 3.9
- Avg. ACT 28.5
- Avg. SAT 1295
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Upcoming Deadlines For University Of Massachusetts Amherst
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
Nov 4 - Early decision 1 - Notification
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Feb 1
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- Application fee $80
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Recent Financial Aid Offers For the 2019 Admissions Year
Parents who completed the admissions process in 2019 submitted their offer data as presented here.
| Money You Don’t Need To pay | Money Your Family Needs To pay | Federal Student Loans (Government) | Work Study | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Expected Family Contribution | State of Residence | Unweighted GPA | Composite SAT | Composite ACT | Admission Type | College Estimated Cost of Attendance | College Grants & Scholarships (NOT BASED on financial need) | Is this money automatically renewable? | College Grants & Scholarships (BASED on financial need) | Net Cost to your family (before loans & work study) | Subsidized | Unsubsidized | Amount you can earn |
| $25001 to $30000 | RI | 3.7 | 1200 | 0 | Regular Decision | $47000 | $0 | $0 | $47000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| $35001 to $40001 | NH | 3.8 | 1170 | 0 | Early Action | $48000 | $10000 | $0 | $38000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| $35001 to $40001 | MA | 4 | 1410 | 0 | Early Action | $30876 | $1575 | $0 | $29301 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| $20001 to $25001 | MA | 4 | 1320 | 0 | Regular Decision | $33000 | $0 | $0 | $33000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| $45001 to $50001 | CA | 3.8 | 1420 | 0 | Regular Decision | $51598 | $14000 | Don't Know | $0 | $37598 | $0 | $5500 | $0 |
| Below $15,000 | MA | 3.9 | 1080 | 0 | Early Action | $29000 | $8000 | No | $4000 | $17000 | $3500 | $2000 | $0 |
| Above $60000 | NJ | 4.2 | 1490 | 0 | Regular Decision | $49197 | $14000 | Yes | $0 | $35197 | $0 | $5500 | $0 |
| Above $60000 | NJ | 3.7 | 1520 | 0 | Early Action | $52407 | $14000 | Yes | $0 | $38407 | $5500 | $0 | $0 |
| Above $60000 | TX | 3.85 | 1490 | 33 | Early Action | $50000 | $15000 | $0 | $35000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| $35001 to $40001 | NH | 3.8 | 1170 | 0 | Early Action | $48000 | $10000 | Yes | $0 | $38000 | $0 | $5700 | $0 |
| $50001 to $55001 | NJ | 3.8 | 1500 | 0 | Early Action | $49197 | $14000 | Yes | $0 | $35197 | $0 | $5500 | $0 |
| $25001 to $30000 | NH | 3.8 | 1410 | 0 | Early Action | $51679 | $12000 | Yes | $0 | $39679 | $0 | $5500 | $0 |
| Above $60000 | MA | 3.5 | 1280 | 0 | Early Action | $29876 | $1600 | Yes | $0 | $28276 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Massachusetts Amherst | $50,357 | 68% | $5,839 | 60% | |
| Central Michigan University | $24,889 | 67% | $5,876 | 69% |
Colleges in New England Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Massachusetts Amherst | $50,357 | 68% | $5,839 | 60% | |
| Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts | $35,085 | 73% | $2,798 | 74% | |
| University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth | $45,495 | 63% | $4,424 | 78% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Massachusetts Amherst | 60 | $103,000 |
| Drake University | 68 | $99,900 |
| University Of Rhode Island | 69 | $99,700 |
| University Of Vermont | 68 | $99,400 |
| Chapman University | 54 | $99,400 |
| Butler University | 68 | $99,300 |
| Albion College | 68 | $99,300 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | 69 | $99,200 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Massachusetts Amherst | 60 | $50,357 |
| Hastings College | 64 | $45,330 |
| Lake Erie College | 65 | $45,740 |
| Catawba College | 52 | $45,842 |
| University Of The Sciences | 63 | $45,848 |
| University Of Indianapolis | 69 | $46,020 |
| Stephens College | 59 | $46,082 |
| Aquinas College | 69 | $46,154 |
| Carroll University | 69 | $46,156 |
| Manchester University | 59 | $46,162 |
| Mount Mary University | 62 | $46,202 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | 65 | $46,322 |
| Mars Hill University | 57 | $46,396 |
| Drake University | 68 | $46,400 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | 58 | $46,519 |
| Pfeiffer University | 65 | $46,558 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | 62 | $46,562 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan College | 63 | $46,650 |
| Morningside College | 58 | $46,660 |
| The University Of Alabama | 59 | $46,686 |
| University At Buffalo | 56 | $46,761 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Massachusetts Amherst | 60 | 67% |
| Luther College | 63 | 71% |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | 59 | 71% |
| Southern Methodist University | 51 | 71% |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | 62 | 70% |
| Augustana College | 64 | 70% |
| Drake University | 68 | 70% |
| Chapman University | 54 | 69% |
| Ithaca College | 69 | 69% |
| University Of San Diego | 53 | 69% |
| Loyola University Chicago | 68 | 69% |
| Allegheny College | 64 | 69% |
| Saint Louis University | 58 | 68% |
| Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology | 68 | 68% |
| Springfield College | 63 | 68% |
| Rollins College | 67 | 68% |
| Robert Morris University Illinois | 63 | 68% |
| Suny College At Geneseo | 65 | 68% |
| Sacred Heart University | 60 | 67% |
| Converse College | 59 | 67% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Massachusetts Amherst | 68% | $5,839 |
| Central Michigan University | 67% | $5,876 |
| University Of Maryland Baltimore County | 74% | $5,766 |
| University Of Akron Main Campus | 74% | $5,478 |
| Suny College At Potsdam | 60% | $5,253 |
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