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Amherst College

Amherst College is a small, private institution located in Amherst, ma. Founded in 1821, Amherst College offers undergraduate degrees in 34 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,914 undergraduates
$67,280 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Amherst College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 9.0%
SAT score average 1533
ACT score average 34
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

November
01
45 days away Early Decision date

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January
06
111 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Amherst College is known for one of its top majors: Mathematics. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Mathematics and Statistics
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Mathematics
Economics
Computer Science
Research and Experimental Psychology
Political Science and Government
History
English Language and Literature, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $67,280
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,560
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $87,640
Average financial aid package $72,409
Estimated cost $15,231 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $67,280
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,560
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $87,640
Average financial aid package $72,409
Estimated cost $15,231 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Amherst College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,914, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

1,914

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
36%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
14%
Asian %
16%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
9%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Amherst College, students love their Association of Amherst Students. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002
4135422000
www.amherst.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Association of amherst students

Black students union

Student publications (e.g., amherst student, indicator)

A capella groups (e.g., zumbyes, bluestockings)

Dancing and stepping at amherst college (dasac)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Amherst College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Amherst College?

Amherst College is located in Amherst, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Amherst College? 

The acceptance rate for Amherst College is 9%.

What’s the average GPA for Amherst College?

The average high school GPA for Amherst College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Amherst College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Amherst College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $350,560.

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