Hey guys, I've been looking into Amherst College and heard it's a great school, but I can't seem to find any info about their sports division. What division are they in for athletics?
Amherst College competes in NCAA Division III athletics. They are part of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), which includes other highly-regarded liberal arts colleges in the region. Division III schools emphasize academics and a more balanced college experience, with sports participation being for the love of the game rather than an athletic scholarship-driven focus. This means that, although the level of competition is still high, athletics may not be as time-consuming as in Division I or II, allowing students to have a more well-rounded college experience.
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