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Amherst College

PO Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000, USA

Amherst College award
Amherst College award
US ranking
position: 880
Tuition & fees per year: $73,830
Acceptance rate: 10.00%
Median alumni salary: $47,401
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1460 SAT, 33 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Amherst College?

Amherst College prioritizes student safety through a variety of security measures and resources designed to create a secure campus environment. The college operates an all-day hotline service, ensuring that students can access assistance or report concerns at any hour.

Security personnel at Amherst College are professionally trained to handle a range of safety situations, which contributes to effective campus protection. Additionally, the campus employs electronically operated entrances to dormitories, enhancing controlled access and reducing unauthorized entry risks.

Recognizing that nighttime safety is crucial for students, Amherst College offers late-night transportation services. This initiative supports secure travel around campus during late hours, further promoting student well-being.

Amherst College Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Late night transportation
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is Amherst College? - Crime Statistics

Total Crime

Amherst College Criminal Offenses

Crime

2021 2022 2023

Murder

000

Negligent manslaughter

000

Rape

258

Fondling

9117

Incest

000

Statutory rape

000

Robbery

000

Aggravated assault

000

Burglary

222

Motor vehicle theft

341

Arson

001

Amherst College VAWA Offenses

Crime

2021 2022 2023

Domestic violence

021

Dating violence

000

Stalking

432

Amherst College Criminal Arrests

Crime

2021 2022 2023

Weaponry carrying

000

Drug abuse

000

Liquor law violation

000

Amherst College Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

2021 2022 2023

Weaponry carrying

021

Drug abuse

130

Liquor law violation

39511