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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Amherst, MA. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
3
Housing Buildings
350
Housing Capacity
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Life in Amherst for Amherst College Students
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Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,350
Cost of Living Index
112
Student Population
35,000
City Transportation
Walkability
72
Bikeability
68
Public Transit
PVTA Bus System, Amtrak Vermonter
Nearest Airports
Bradley International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental (Dfb)
Avg Annual Temp
48.2°F
Avg Snowfall
54.1 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Frost Library
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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.
Read MoreFlu 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.
Read MoreDorms & On-Campus Housing at Amherst College
All freshmen are required to live on campus for their first year.
4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
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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