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Amherst College

Overview

Student Population
1,836
National Rank
#14
Amherst College overview
Location Amherst, Massachusetts
Online amherst.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Amherst College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation Undergrad

Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Amherst College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,285 prospective students applied, and 1,198 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 471 enrolled in the school.  1,836 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $53,430 plus fees of $880. Amherst is ranked 14 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Elite 
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SAT 1450/1570
ACT 32/34
Applications Accepted
12.9% 
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Applications Due Jan 1, 2019
Applicant Competition Very High
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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$53,430
Costs for Amherst College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$880
Room and Board $14,190
Budget for Other Expenses$1,800
Total One Year Cost$71,300
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$82,000 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
96% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Amherst College students
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.

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