Location and Setting
Location and Setting
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Amherst Population
40,643
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Campus Size
800 acres
Weather
Avg Low In Jan
21.6F
Avg High In Sep
76.3F
Rainy Days / Year
127
Getting Around
Campus Map
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Nearest Bus Station
20 mile(s) from campus in Springfield
Nearest Train Station
20 mile(s) from campus in Springfield
Housing
Housing
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College Housing
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
90% of all students
Housing Requirements
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
10%
Security
Security
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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Personal Support Services
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Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
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Mascot
Blacksheep
School Colors
Black, forest green, and white
Intercollegiate Sports & Scholarships
Sports Women Men
Cross-Country Running
offered
offered
Fencing
offered
offered
Soccer
offered
offered
Ultimate Frisbee
offered
offered
Club Sports
Sports Women Men
Basketball
offered
offered
Equestrian Sports
offered
offered
Intramural Sports
basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee
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