by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Amherst College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Amherst cost report, you'll find:
The average tuition and fees at Amherst College for undergraduates was $61,150 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $60,700 | $450 | $61,150 |
Amherst College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Amherst College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $61,150 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Amherst College was high when compared to the national average. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at Amherst.
The chart below shows how Amherst compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Amherst College Financial Aid.
Amherst tuition and fees have grown about 2.72% annually for the past five years. Tuition grew by 3.06%, and fees grew by -19.58%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $64,525 this school year.
This means an estimated $130,807 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Amherst, and $268,833 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Amherst.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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