Amherst College: athletic scholarships, costs and sports
Amherst College is a private four-year university in Amherst, Massachusetts that competes in NCAA D3. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Basketball, Field hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.
Basics
Sports and number of athletes
Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).
| Sport | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Lacrosse | 46 | 31 |
| Soccer | 32 | 31 |
| Swimming | 27 | 26 |
| Cross country | 25 | 27 |
| Baseball | 33 | — |
| Field hockey | — | 27 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 |
| Tennis | 11 | 13 |
| Volleyball | — | 20 |
| Golf | 11 | 9 |
| Softball | — | 15 |
Athletic scholarships
Amherst College competes in NCAA Division III, which does not give athletic scholarships. Athletes receive academic or need-based aid.
Cost and admission
Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (www.amherst.edu).
Guides
- Basketball scholarships for international players
- Field hockey scholarships for international players
- Soccer scholarships for international players
- Softball scholarships for international players
- Volleyball scholarships for international players
- NCAA and NAIA eligibility for international athletes
- How to email a U.S. college coach
How to contact the coaches at Amherst College
Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amherst College give athletic scholarships?
No. Amherst College competes in NCAA Division III, which does not give athletic scholarships; aid is academic or need-based.
What division does Amherst College compete in?
It competes in NCAA D3.
How much does Amherst College cost for an international student?
The estimated yearly cost is USD 87,640 before scholarships. Confirm it on the university's official site.
Which sports does Amherst College have on Smartrecruit?
Basketball, Field hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball.
Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.