University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public college in Amherst, Massachusetts and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: North, Best Affordable Online Colleges, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 10 online degree options and 1,055 online students. The part-time student body is 1,680 students, which represents 6% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $22,291 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $675. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.umass.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:22,920
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,548
- Pell Grant students:5,041
- Online and distance education undergrad students:1,055
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Part-time students6%
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Students over 25 years old6%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(1)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
- Social Sciences(1)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(6)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:67%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:57%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes