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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Amherst, MA. Operating on a semester system.

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Amherst, MA
2K+ students
@amherst.edu

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2K+

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

3

Housing Buildings

350

Housing Capacity

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Amherst for Amherst College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Amherst.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,500

Cost of Living Index

115

Student Population

30,000

City Transportation

Walkability

69

Bikeability

73

Public Transit

PVTA bus system, Amtrak service via nearby Northampton

Nearest Airports

Bradley International Airport, Northampton Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

48°F

Avg Snowfall

40 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Student Facilities

Frost Library

Not available in current search results

Wolff Fitness Center

Monday-Thursday: 6 am-11 pm; Friday: 6 am-8 pm; Saturday: 7 am-6 pm; Sunday: 7 am-10 pm

Alumni Gym

Same as Wolff Fitness Center: Monday-Thursday: 6 am-11 pm; Friday: 6 am-8 pm; Saturday: 7 am-6 pm; Sunday: 7 am-10 pm

Pratt Pool

Monday: 7-8:30 am, 8-10 pm; Tuesday: 12-2 pm, 8-10 pm; Wednesday: 7-8:30 am, 11 am-1 pm, 8-10 pm; Thursday: 12-2 pm, 8-10 pm; Friday: 7-8:30 am, 11 am-1 pm; Saturday: 3-5 pm; Sunday: 3-5 pm, 8-10 pm

Orr Rink

Closed for the summer

Coolidge Cage

Not specified in current search results

Keefe Campus Center

Not available in current search results

Parking and Transit

Parking option 1

Parking option 2

Campus News

Latest updates from Amherst College

No Active Emergency Alerts at This Time

As of October 18, 2025, there are no current active emergency alerts, safety notices, or weather advisories posted for Amherst College.

Safety Notice

No current active emergency alerts.

Campus Police Log: Oct. 8 to Oct. 12

Recent campus safety incidents included responses to intrusion alarms, noise complaints, and pre-fire alarms in various residence halls. No major criminal activity was reported.

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Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic for Students, Faculty, and Staff

A vaccine clinic was held at Alumni Gym, offering flu and Covid vaccinations to Amherst College students, faculty, and staff.

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Amherst College

All freshmen are required to live on campus for their first year.

Showing 4 of 4 known dorm and housing options.

Fayerweather Hall

Capacity: 120

Room types: single, double

Johnson Chapel Dormitory

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double

Frost House

Capacity: 50

Room types: suite

Strong House

Capacity: 80

Room types: single, double, suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@amherst.edu

Current Term: Spring Semester 2026

Start: January 27, 2026

End: May 19, 2026

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