University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public college in Amherst, Massachusetts and has been named to the Best Online Colleges: North and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 9 online degree options. The part-time student body is 2,021 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $22,391 and the per-credit hour charge is $658. The school offers on-campus day care, weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.umass.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Online degrees:No
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:Yes
Online library services:No
Remedial services:No
Master's degrees:No
Post-master's certificates:No
Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Part-time students

2,021 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:22,212
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,610
Pell Grant students:5,417
Online and distance education undergrad students:21,027

Part-time students

8%
Students over 25 years old

7%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$658

In-district tuition and fees

$16,439

Get the financial advice you need to start college.

Learn More

Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

9 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Natural Resources and Conservation(1)
Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(6)

Get the advice you need to start your online or distance degree.

Learn More

Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:30%
Graduation rate for part-time students:13%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

201 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

Get the advice you need as a military member or veteran returning to school.

Learn More