School Information

86.6
Total Enrollment 1,744
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 8 : 1

Amherst College

http://www.amherst.edu
Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5000
(413) 542-2000

Amherst College educates men and women of exceptional potential from all backgrounds so that they may seek, value, and advance knowledge, engage the world around them, and lead principled lives of consequence. Amherst brings together the most promising students, whatever their financial need, in order to promote diversity of experience and ideas within a purposefully small residential community. Working with faculty, staff, and administrators dedicated to intellectual freedom and the highest standards of instruction in the liberal arts, Amherst undergraduates assume substantial responsibility for undertaking inquiry and for shaping their education within and beyond the curriculum. Amherst College is committed ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Navy)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Amherst College, 70.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 65.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $32,037), and 15% receive loans ($5,181 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,150.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Amherst College is $14,835 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,679 people applied to Amherst College. Of the applicants, 16.0% were admitted (17.0% male & 15.0% female ) and 38.0% accepted (41.0% male and 36.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     11.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     96.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     84.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     96.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     94.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline December 24
Admissions Office Phone (413) 542-2000
Admissions Office Email admission@amherst.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admission Amherst College 220 South Pleasant St. Amherst, MA 01002
Admissions Transfer URL https://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply/transfer
Admissions Website https://www.amherst.edu/admission (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Amherst College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Amherst College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 760
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 780
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 770
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 30
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 34
ACT English (25th Percentile) 30
ACT English (75th Percentile) 34
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 35
 
Amherst College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 25
African-American/Black Studies 13
American/United States Studies/Civilization 5
Asian Studies/Civilization 5
European Studies/Civilization 2
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 31
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 31
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer Science 3
English language and literature/letters 42
English Language and Literature, General 42
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 21
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other 0
French Language and Literature 11
German Language and Literature 3
Latin Language and Literature 0
Russian Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 4
History 23
History, General 23
Legal professions and studies 13
Legal Studies, General 13
Mathematics and statistics 6
Mathematics, General 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 18
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
Neuroscience 10
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Studies 4
Philosophy and religious studies 9
Philosophy 9
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical sciences 23
Astronomy 2
Chemistry, General 12
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Physics, General 4
Psychology 40
Psychology, General 40
Social sciences 132
Anthropology 12
Economics, General 80
Political Science and Government, General 29
Sociology 11
Visual and performing arts 29
Art/Art Studies, General 17
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Music, General 9
 
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