by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Amherst College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Amherst College were $70,480 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $660; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 |
| Total | $70,480 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Amherst College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Amherst College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Amherst College runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Amherst College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Amherst College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,700 |
| Two Years Ago | $63,500 |
| One Year Ago | $66,650 |
| Most Recent Year | $69,820 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Amherst has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition went up 4.8%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $73,832 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.84%, so cost a year out lands around $73,892.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $73,892 |
| In 2 Years | $77,469 |
| In 3 Years | $81,219 |
| In 4 Years | $85,151 |
| In 5 Years | $89,273 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $317,731.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Amherst College, head to the Amherst College Financial Aid page.
