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How many of the Five Colleges are in Amherst?

  • Two

  • Five

  • Three

  • One

Answer

Three of the Five Colleges are located in Amherst, Massachusetts: Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The other two colleges, Smith College and Mount Holyoke College, are situated in the neighboring towns of Northampton and South Hadley, respectively. These five institutions form a consortium that allows students to cross-register for classes and share resources.
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