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Amherst College
#3 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Amherst, MA
  • 263 reviews
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Amherst College Cost

Net Price

Net Price
$19,055/ year
National
$15,523
Net Price Calculator
npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/amherst
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $6,228/ year
  • $30-48k
    $4,764/ year
  • $49-75k
    $13,268/ year
  • $76-110k
    $20,290/ year
  • $110k+
    $43,142/ year

Net price is the average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Sticker Price

In-State Tuition
$54,310/ year
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,310/ year
Average Housing Cost
$7,690/ year
Average Meal Plan Cost
$6,500/ year
Books & Supplies
$1,000/ year
Tuition Guarantee Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No

Loans

Students Taking Out Loans
17%
Average Loan Amount
$6,984/ year
National
$6,768
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Financial Aid

Any Financial Aid
62%
Average Total Aid Awarded
$47,145/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Aid
  • Federal Grant Aid
    21%
  • State Grant Aid
    3%
  • Institution Grant Aid
    55%
  • Pell Grant
    21%
Average Aid Awarded
  • Federal Grant Aid
    $5,202
  • State Grant Aid
    $2,597
  • Institution Grant Aid
    $45,609
  • Pell Grant Amount
    $4,592
Poll
Which statement best describes your financial aid experience at this school?
Based on 38 responses
  • It went smoothly, and I received the financial aid I needed.
    45%
  • The process was a hassle, but I received the financial aid I needed.
    8%
  • It is an ongoing process that I am still dealing with.
    11%
  • I did not apply for financial aid.
    37%
Financial Aid Website
amherst.edu/~finaid

Overall Value

Value
A+
Based on average net price, earnings potential, student and alumni reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
89%
of students feel like they are getting their money's worth out of their program.9 responses
Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%
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