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BackUniversity Of Massachusetts Amherst (MA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
University Of Massachusetts Amherst offers 66% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $6,138. 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
$6,138
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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% of freshman
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$12,848
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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
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- Application fee $80
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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 | 66% | $6,138 | 60% | |
| University Of Nebraska At Kearney | $30,361 | 65% | $6,232 | 94% | |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | $25,340 | 62% | $5,940 | 98% |
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 | 66% | $6,138 | 60% | |
| University Of Southern Maine | $33,245 | 63% | $4,382 | 85% | |
| University Of Maine At Presque Isle | $24,476 | 64% | $3,769 | 92% |
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 | 66% | $6,138 |
| Western Illinois University | 66% | $6,996 |
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