What division is Amherst?

Amherst competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC.

What GPA do you need for Amherst?

The average GPA at Amherst is 3.9. This is a highly selective academic program.

Amherst has an enrollment of approximately 1,900 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Amherst?

Amherst has an acceptance rate of 9%.

How do I get recruited to play at Amherst?

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Amherst

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NCAA Division III

Division

1,900

Enrollment

3.9

Avg GPA

Acceptance

97%

Graduation

97%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.9+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Amherst is a NCAA Division III program in the NESCAC, located in Amherst, MA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Amherst, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.9

Graduation

97%

Acceptance

Student:Faculty

6:1

Avg SAT

1,494

Retention

97%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$62,537

Coaching Staff29 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Amherst Athletics

Amherst is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Amherst, MA, competing in the NESCAC. With an enrollment of 1,900 students, Amherst offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Amherst with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Amherst is 3.9. The school maintains a 97% graduation rate.

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