by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below for the current tuition and fees at Amherst College, along with how those costs have moved over recent years.
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Part-time per-credit-hour rates for Amherst College aren’t available in our latest data. See the full-year tuition and fees below.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Amherst College appear below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $660; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 |
| Total | $70,480 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Amherst College has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,700 |
| Two Years Ago | $63,500 |
| One Year Ago | $66,650 |
| Most Recent Year | $69,820 |
Most recently, tuition rose 4.8%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $73,832 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Amherst College, head to the Amherst College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Amherst College Tuition & Fees page.