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Amherst College

Basic Information

Location
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
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Type

Private nonprofit


Admissions

This institution is extremely competitive, accepting 9.8% of applicants. Among admitted students, 39% choose to enroll, indicating moderate desirability.

9/10
4/10
StageCount%
Applied12,727
Admitted1,2509.8%
Enrolled48839%

Student Profile

Test Scores

Test 25th Percentile 75th Percentile
SAT Reading 690 770
SAT Math 670 780
ACT Composite 31 35

Cost

Tuition & Fees

In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$66,650$66,650
Fees$630$630
Total$67,280$67,280

Degree Programs

Number of degrees awarded by program category (most recent academic year).

Program CategoryBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Social Sciences375
Mathematics and Statistics288
Biological and Biomedical Sciences231
Psychology198
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services165
Physical Sciences135
Visual and Performing Arts114
Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics108
Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies99
History84
English Language and Literature Letters75
Legal Professions and Studies69
Philosophy and Religious Studies54
Natural Resources and Conservation51
Architecture and Related Services30
Education24
Multi Interdisciplinary Studies3