Amherst, MA · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $16,952 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $38,171 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,123 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $32,355 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $21,846 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,509 less than the sticker price — about 32% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Football (111), Track & Field (101), Lacrosse (46), Baseball (35), Ice Hockey (27), Soccer (25), Swimming & Diving (21), Basketball (17) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (157), Rowing (61), Basketball (48), Lacrosse (37), Soccer (29), Swimming & Diving (26), Field Hockey (25), Softball (18), Tennis (7) |
| Softball conference | Atlantic 10 |
| Head softball coach | Danielle Henderson |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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