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Paying for UMass Amherst

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UMass Amherst actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UMass Amherst for families earning under $75,000 a year. UMass Amherst Advantage: free tuition and mandatory fees for MA residents with household AGI ≤ $75,000 and Pell eligibility (SAI ≤ $7,000); international students limited to merit awards up to $16,000/yr

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UMass Amherst's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$13,500/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$14,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$18,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$24,000/yr after aid
$110k+$27,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$37,122
In-state tuition$17,772
Out-of-state tuition$38,952
Room & board$16,710
Average net price$19,500
Students on aid60%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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