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Amherst Housing Costs

How Much Will it Cost to Live at Amherst College?

Are you aware of just how much it will cost for you to live on campus? Look into just how much extra the cost of living is at Amherst.

Below You'll Find:

  • Expenses Outline
  • Trends and Totals
  • Housing & Meal Plans
  • National Average Comparison
  • Extras

A Room, Some Food, and Other Stuff That's Not Free for Some Reason

In 2019 - 2020, students at Amherst spent $8,300 for housing and $7,010 for dining.

The table below will show you the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for Amherst College.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$15,310$15,310
-- Housing$8,300
-- Meals$7,010
Other Living Expenses$1,800$1,800
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000
Total$18,110$18,110
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Will You Spend 4 Years On Campus? Estimated Cost is $80,711

There has been an average 3.8% cost adjustment every year for the past five years in Amherst housing and dining costs. If today's tendencies continue, this year's incoming freshman will pay $19,258 in room, board and additional costs in their first year of school. Those young people might wind up having to pay $19,859 in their 2nd year, and $20,478 in their 4th year.

Over the length of obtaining your degree the total will be $80,711 for a four-year stay or $39,116 for two years.

Details on Living On Campus

Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,858
Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per Week21

Expensive to Live On Campus

Amherst College room, board, books, supplies and other expenses total $18,110, which is well above the U.S. average of $14,738.

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