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.
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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SAT | 1370/1550 |
ACT | 32/34 |
Estimated GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Due | Jan 2, 2024 |
Applicant Competition | Extreme |
Application Fee | $60 |
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 |
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.