Tuition (in-state)$18,900
Student : faculty17:1
Acceptance58%
Enrollment32,000
Walk score43
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Education
| Programs | Computer science, business, nursing, public health, hospitality |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 84% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $18,900 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,100 |
| Room and board | $16,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 17:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 84%
Location and walk score
43/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Five College bus to Amherst and Northampton
- Mount Sugarloaf
- Yiddish Book Center
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 7,000 |
|---|
- Isenberg MBA
- Engineering MS
- Public Health
- Education
- Nursing DNP
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$60,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months87%
Career servicesCareer Development and Professional Connections; Isenberg requires an internship for business majors
Top employers of recent graduates
- Raytheon
- Dell
- MassMutual
- Deloitte
- Wayfair
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
72%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Development internship programs
- Isenberg internship requirement
- Commonwealth Honors College research
Alumni
| Living alumni | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Jack Welch
- Bill Cosby
- Julius Erving
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Atlantic 10 |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Chancellor's Award$4,000 to $16,000 per year merit · Deadline: Nov 5
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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