Outcomes at UMass Amherst
Graduation Rate
83.05%
Transfer-out Rate
11.06%
Retention Rate
90.00%
The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 83.05% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 3,875 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,666 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 85.40%.
The transfer-out rate is 11.06% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 90% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Massachusetts-Amherst and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. 3,875 students have completed and 516 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 31 students still enrolled and 244 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,666 | 4,629 | 37 |
| Completers | 3,875 (83.05%) | 3,847 | 28 |
| Transfer-out | 516 (11.06%) | 511 | 5 |
| Still Enrolled | 31 (0.66%) | 31 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 244 (5.23%) | 240 | 4 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 3,534 students have completed in 4 years and additional 265 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 3,534 (76.34%) |
1,725 (72.30%) |
1,809 (80.65%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 265 (5.72%) |
181 (7.59%) |
84 (3.74%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 48 (1.04%) |
35 (1.47%) |
13 (0.58%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83.05% (3,875/4,666) | 81.40% (1,960/2,408) | 84.81% (1,915/2,258) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 75.00% (3/4) | 100.00% (2/2) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 81.44% (474/582) | 79.26% (237/299) | 83.75% (237/283) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 80.79% (143/177) | 71.25% (57/80) | 88.66% (86/97) |
| Hispanic | 75.00% (210/280) | 71.54% (88/123) | 77.71% (122/157) |
| White | 84.69% (2,411/2,847) | 83.91% (1,236/1,473) | 85.52% (1,175/1,374) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 77.27% (102/132) | 71.88% (46/64) | 82.35% (56/68) |
| Unknown | 84.47% (223/264) | 82.58% (109/132) | 86.36% (114/132) |