University of Massachusetts Amherst Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $30,814 Out-of-state: $48,880 |
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $15,596 Out-of-state: $33,662 |
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Room and Board |
$12,818 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
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Other Expenses |
$1,400 |
| Payment Plans | Installment plan, external finance company |
University of Massachusetts Amherst Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002221 | Free |
University of Massachusetts Amherst Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 4,007 (85.4%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,577 (64.3%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,557 (99.2%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 363 (14.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 86% |
| Average Award | $16,388 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 2,427 (94.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,723 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 2,172 (84.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,491 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 277 (10.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 896 (19.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,110 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 16,792 (80.1%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 11,901 (70.9%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 11,794 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,675 (14.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 85% |
| Average Award | $16,749 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 10,356 (87.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,249 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 10,617 (90.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,776 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 849 (7.2%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 2,889 (13.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,132 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 68% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $31,397 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
9.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
4.0% |
University of Massachusetts Amherst Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, State scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Engineering/Technologies, English, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Handicapped Students, Veterans |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,248 |