Best colleges and universities in Amherst

There is 1 private institution in Amherst.
University in Amherst have 117 degree programs. Also Amherst college have 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The acceptance rate in Amherst is 94%. The most popular test to enter an institution in Amherst county is SAT - 63% of students submitted it.
The average annual total cost of attendance at Amherst university is 23,355$. The average percent of Amherst students with financial aid is 28%.
The completion of full-time education programs in Amherst is 61%. Average salary after attending the Amherst’s institution is $39,400. Please look all the details below.

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Average Amherst County Cost

$23,355

ABOVE AVERAGE

The average annual total cost of attendance in Amherst county colleges is 23,355$, that is above the national average by 9,421 dollars. National average is based on costs of attendance for all institutions in US and includes tuition, fees, books and living, minus the average grant/scholarship aid.