Amherst SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1485

The average composite SAT score for admitted Amherst College freshman is 1485 out of 1600. Amherst students have the 40th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1485 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1420 to 1550

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1420 to 1550. The 75th percentile score is 1550 while the 25th percentile score is 1420.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Amherst but we estimate it to be around a 1350 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 755

The average score for Amherst students on the math portion of the SAT is 755 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 720 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 730

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 700 to 760 and the average score for Amherst College students is 730.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

40 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Amherst College

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Amherst College based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 7.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.91.

Can I get into Amherst with a 1550 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1550 or higher is very competitive at Amherst and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 13% or higher.

Can I get into Amherst with a 1490 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1490 to 1540 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 7% to 11%.

Can I get into Amherst with a 1420 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1420 to 1480 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 4% to 7% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Amherst with a 1350 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1350 to 1410 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 3% chance of admission to Amherst. SAT scores below 1350 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to Amherst College by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	19%
1590	18%
1580	16%
1570	15%
1560	14%
1550	13%
1540	11%
1530	11%
1520	10%
1510	9%
1500	8%
1490	7%
1480	7%
1470	6%
1460	6%
1450	5%
1440	5%
1430	4%
1420	4%
1410	3%
1400	3%
1390	3%
1380	3%
1370	2%
1360	2%
1350	2%