Amherst / Financial aid
Paying for Amherst
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Amherst actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
Estimate your cost
Your estimated cost
$0/ year
Tuition after aid$0
Room, board & fees$0
An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Amherst's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
Under $30k$2,000/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$4,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$12,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$27,000/yr after aid
$110k+$50,000/yr after aid
The full cost
Sticker (cost of attendance)$84,190
Tuition & fees$62,370
Room & board$18,800
Average net price$18,200
Students on aid59%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsNeed-blind for international students, meets full need
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