There are 94 colleges within 50 miles of Amherst enrolling a total of 551,220 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in New Hampshire with a population of 613, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Amherst. The nearest college is Nashua Community College in Nashua at a distance of 7 miles from Amherst. Driving time to these schools from Amherst should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts which is ranked #4 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Southern New Hampshire University enrolling 164,091 students. In terms of affordability, Middlesex Community College in Bedford offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $576 per year.
This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Amherst.
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#2 Best Colleges in New Hampshire
Applications Due Feb 1
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Private 2 Year
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11 miles from Amherst
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Public 2 Year
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Private 4 Year
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12 miles from Amherst
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12 miles from Amherst
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Private 4 Year
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Public 4 Year
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#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts
21 miles from Amherst
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
21 miles from Amherst
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire
23 miles from Amherst
Private 4 Year
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24 miles from Amherst
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23 miles from Amherst
Public 2 Year
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Applications Due Sep 11
26 miles from Amherst
The closest community college is Nashua Community College and is 7 miles from Amherst. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Nashua Community College are $7,140 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Nashua Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.