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$17,772
per year
In-State Tuition
64%
Acceptance Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
UMass Amherst is the flagship campus of the UMass system, known for its Isenberg School of Management, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, engineering, and food science.
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5 exams
15 credits
$8,886 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$14,218 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$24,881 saved
28 of 38 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $61,017potential savings
Agriculture & Environment
Technology & Computer Science
Digital Media & Content
Aviation & Transportation
Law & Criminal Justice
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Science & Research
Education
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Sports
7
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(1)
Tennis
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,164
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$71,631
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,763
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at University of Massachusetts Amherst
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $592 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $8,886
8 exams
24 credits
Save $14,218
14 exams
42 credits
Save $24,881
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$8,886 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$14,218 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$24,881 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Amherst, Massachusetts
Hampshire County
Control
Public
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