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 |
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Amherst College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 13,999 prospective students applied, and 1,224 were granted admission. Of those admitted 515 enrolled in the school. 1,971 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $60,700 plus fees of $450. Amherst is ranked 14 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#14 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#4 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1370/1550 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $450 |
| Room and Board | $16,100 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,050 |
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.