Head Coach
Marlon Sears
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Amherst College Basketball
An Amherst College degree carries real weight. The college consistently ranks among the top liberal arts institutions in the country, which matters when your playing career ends, and it will. Head coach Marlon Sears runs a program in the New England Small College Athletic Conference that balances competitive basketball with genuine academic rigor, so you're not choosing between one or the other. Playing time is earned here, not promised, but meaningful minutes are available for guards and forwards who can defend and move the ball. Development happens through consistent coaching and game reps; Sears emphasizes ball movement and defensive intensity. You'll face quality opponents in conference play and tournament competition that tests your skills against other serious Division III programs. The practical reality: Amherst recruits players who understand that their college years are temporary. That means building a marketable degree while competing in a legitimate athletic environment. The campus sits in a Five College Consortium, so your academic options extend beyond Amherst's own offerings. If you're considering the transfer portal later, a Division III resume from Amherst combined with a strong transcript opens doors. This isn't a scholarship situation, so financial aid and family resources matter in the decision. But if you're evaluating programs based on education quality, conference competition level, and realistic development opportunities, Amherst deserves serious consideration. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$19,536/yr
Grad rate
93%
Enrollment
1,911
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,536 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,424 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,063 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,814 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,999 / year
- $110,001+
- $49,700 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,911
- Average net price
- $19,536 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $73,830 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $73,830 / year
- Graduation rate
- 93%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
New England Small College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Amherst College
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Location Amherst, MA | Enrollment 1,911 | Avg. net price $19,536 |
Bates College
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Location Lewiston, ME | Enrollment 1,760 | Avg. net price $27,390 |
Bowdoin College
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Location Brunswick, ME | Enrollment 1,873 | Avg. net price $15,595 |
Colby College
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Location Waterville, ME | Enrollment 2,407 | Avg. net price $19,835 |
Connecticut College
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Location New London, CT | Enrollment 1,937 | Avg. net price $35,960 |
Hamilton College
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Location Clinton, NY | Enrollment 2,030 | Avg. net price $25,793 |
Middlebury College
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Location Middlebury, VT | Enrollment 2,738 | Avg. net price $32,102 |
Trinity College
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Location Hartford, CT | Enrollment 2,146 | Avg. net price $37,004 |
Tufts University
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Location Medford, MA | Enrollment 7,061 | Avg. net price $38,797 |
Wesleyan University
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Location Middletown, CT | Enrollment 3,067 | Avg. net price $23,014 |
Williams College
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Location Williamstown, MA | Enrollment 2,076 | Avg. net price $15,157 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amherst College D3?
Yes, Amherst College is an NCAA Division III program in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Amherst College men's basketball.
What conference is Amherst College in?
Amherst College competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Amherst College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,536 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Amherst College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,911 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Amherst College?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.