Overview
Student Population
| Location | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Online | amherst.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Amherst College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,723 prospective students applied, and 1,246 were granted admission. Of those admitted 492 enrolled in the school. 1,855 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $55,520 plus fees of $906. Amherst is ranked 17 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Amherst is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Amherst College within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1330/1530 |
| ACT | 31/34 |
| GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $906 |
| Room and Board | $14,740 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,966 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 26% |
| English and Literature | 12% |
| Foreign Languages | 7% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164465 IPEDS survey data for Amherst College.
Current students may use the Amherst College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.