Amherst is a city in Massachusetts and it is the county seat of Hampshire county. Its population is 39,814. There are 6 colleges near Amherst, Massachusetts - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Amherst. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 48,914 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $17,809 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 70.57% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,420.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst In Amherst |
Public four-years |
$40,449 ($17,772) | $35,726 ($17,410) | 31,726 | 17 to 1 |
| Holyoke Community College 13.9 miles from Amherst |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,932 ($5,988) | Not Offered | 4,200 | 15 to 1 |
| Greenfield Community College 17.4 miles from Amherst |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,930 ($5,810) | Not Offered | 1,689 | 10 to 1 |
| Springfield Technical Community College 18.1 miles from Amherst |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,112 ($5,904) | Not Offered | 5,447 | 18 to 1 |
| Westfield State University 21.8 miles from Amherst |
Public four-years |
$18,259 ($12,179) | $8,676 | 4,588 | 17 to 1 |
| Asnuntuck Community College 25.5 miles from Amherst |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,172 ($4,772) | Not Offered | 1,264 | 14 to 1 |
