Where Is Amherst College?

The map below shows where Amherst College is located and can give you an idea of the surrounding cities and towns. How far away is the campus from where you currently live? Be sure you can enjoy the area around the campus, too.

Why Location Matters

You won't spend all of your on campus when you attend the school. You should know if the area arround Amherst is in a safe neighborhood and how close it is to other cities in the general area.

Amherst College Location and Map

Location of Amherst College

Contact details for Amherst are given below.

Related Schools

If you’re considering Amherst College, here are some more schools you may be interested in knowing more about.

• Bowdoin College
• Grinnell College
• Haverford College
• Oberlin College
• Wesleyan University

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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