University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public university with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is also part of the University of Massachusetts System, along with five other campuses. The university was founded in 1863 as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. By 1867, the college had still not admitted any students. The university now serves over 19,000 students annually. It is a major research university and the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts System. The campus is on 1,450 acres spread through the town of Amherst, with some buildings in neighboring Hadley, Massachusetts.
Depending on their past education, nursing students can choose from seven different nursing programs at the UMass-Amherst College of Nursing. Incoming freshman may apply for the traditional BSN program or the ADN program. There is also an accelerated BSN for those with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and an RN to BSN program for registered nurses. The graduate-level programs include a BSN to PhD program, DNP program, and a PhD program. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. Students have access to a state-of-the-art simulation lab and gain clinical experience working in area health care facilities and clinics under the guidance of school faculty.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students30,340 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate91% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 29 | 173 |
Master's degree | 3 | 18 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 4 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 2 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 8 | 45 |
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36 miles away |
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
36 miles away |
Keene State College
39 miles away |
University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
40 miles away |
Fitchburg State University
40 miles away |
University of Connecticut
42 miles away |
Porter and Chester Institute Rocky Hill Campus
49 miles away |
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University of Connecticut
offers 9 nursing programs |
University of Delaware
offers 6 nursing programs |
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offers 6 nursing programs |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
offers 11 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 01/01/1932 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
Admission
58%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1180 to 1360 |
ACT | 26 to 31 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $80 |
Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $682/credit | |
In State Students | $682/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,484/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $882/credit | |
In State Students | $882/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,694/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $30,690 | $30,690 | $66,780 |
ADN | 70 | $47,740 | $47,740 | $103,880 |
BSN | 125 | $85,250 | $85,250 | $185,500 |
FNP | 50 | $44,100 | $44,100 | $84,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of University of Massachusetts-Amherst's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 22% | $4,428 |
Other Federal Grant | 18% | $470 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,557 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 80% | $7,142 |
Federal Student Loans | 56% | $5,755 |
Private Loans | 8% | $15,848 |
$21,281
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,878 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,508 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,930 |
$75,001 to $110,000$23,131 |
Over $110,000$26,998 |
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Student Population
23,388
Undergrads
6,952
Graduates
15,162
Women
15,178
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
61% |
Non-resident alien |
11% |
Asian |
9% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.