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Division I · Mid-American Conference

University of Massachusetts, Amherst · Cost & aid

Amherst, MA · City · Public · Research university · the Minutemen · Website ↗

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$56,602
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$34,666
In-state
on campus
$22,954
Average net price
lower half for affordability in Division I
$6.6M
Athletic aid, women's
$16,156 per roster spot
$7M
Athletic aid, men's
$18,260 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $56,602 sticker.

Family income under $30k$11,103
$30k – $48k$13,259
$48k – $75k$16,738
$75k – $110k$24,016
Over $110k$31,297

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$6,591,712
  • Per roster spot$16,156 across 408 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$6,993,887
  • Per roster spot$18,260 across 383 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$302k / $909k
  • Tuition & fees$17,357 in-state · $39,293 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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