University of Massachusetts--Amherst is a public institution that was founded in 1863. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,134, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,463 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Massachusetts--Amhersts ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 76. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,258 (2014-15); out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,813 (2014-15). All freshmen must live on campus, and
family housing, including one- and two-bedroom apartments, is also available to students who are married or who have legal custody of a dependent child. There are more than 200 student organizations to check out, as well as outdoor activities in and around the colleges town, Amherst. For road trips from campus, Boston is 90 miles away, while New York City is a 175-mile drive. Notable alumni of the University of Massachusetts—Amherst include Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric; Jeff Talyor, founder of Monster.com; and Jeff Corwin, an Animal Planet personality.
Last Updated on: Nov 25, 2024