The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university located in Amherst, Massachusetts. It is the largest public university in New England with over 1,300 faculty members and 29,000 students. The acceptance rate is 61% with retention and graduation rates of 90% and 75%, respectively. The cost of attendance is around $44,592 per year for undergraduate students, which covers tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Financial aid is available for international students, with about 33% receiving an average award of $7,084. Popular academic programs include business, engineering, biology and computer science.