Amherst College
Amherst, MA
9%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 11,477 |
| Total Received | 12,727 |
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Founded in 1821, Amherst College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its rigorous academic program and its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. It is located on a 978-acre campus in Amherst, Massachusetts—55 miles west of Worcester.
| Official website | Visit website |
|---|---|
| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 1,910 |
| Established in | 1821 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
978-acre campus in Amherst (population: 40,046), 50 miles from Hartford and 90 miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston; smaller airport serves Windsor Locks, CT (50 miles). School operates transportation to Five College campuses. Public transportation serves campus.
Amherst College
220 South Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA
01002-5000
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
| Application fee | $65 |
|---|---|
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
9%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 11,477 |
| Total Received | 12,727 |
Recommendations
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Not reported
Not Reported
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
65%
$63,759
| Tuition | $67,280 |
| Housing | $9,490 |
| Food | $8,070 |
| Additional fees | $1,800 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $87,640 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $63,759 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $23,881 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,521,752 |
| State | $168,226 |
| Institutional | $59,757,597 |
| Other external | $750,899 |
| Total | $63,198,474 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | |
| Other external | $713,490 |
| Total | $713,490 |
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
|---|
P: 413 542-2296
F: 413 542-2628
finaid@amherst.edu
| M | W | |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball |  | |
| Basketball | |
|
| Field hockey | |
|
| Football | | |
| Golf | |
|
| Ice hockey | |
|
| Lacrosse | |
|
| Soccer | |
|
| Softball | |
|
| Squash | |
|
| Swimming and diving | |
|
| Tennis | |
|
| Track and field indoor | |
|
| Track and field x country | |
|
| Volleyball | |
basketball, floor hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball (beach/indoor)
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
| Assc. | Bach. | Mast. | Doct. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence |
|
|||
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature |
|
|||
| Anthropology, General |
|
|||
| Art/Art Studies, General |
|
|||
| Astronomy |
|
|||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other |
|
|||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
|
|||
| Chemistry, General |
|
|||
| Computer Science |
|
|||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
|
|||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics |
|
|||
| English Language and Literature, General |
|
|||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies |
|
|||
| French Language and Literature |
|
|||
| Geology/Earth Science, General |
|
|||
| German Language and Literature |
|
|||
| History, General |
|
|||
| Mathematics, General |
|
|||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
|
|||
| Music, General |
|
|||
| Neuroscience |
|
|||
| Philosophy |
|
|||
| Physics, General |
|
|||
| Political Science and Government, General |
|
|||
| Religion/Religious Studies |
|
|||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other |
|
|||
| Russian Language and Literature |
|
|||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education |
|
|||
| Sociology, General |
|
|||
| Spanish Language and Literature |
|
|||
| Statistics, General |
|
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
1,910
9%
91%
100%
Not reported
100%
Not reported
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
19
Transfer applicants enrolled
1%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.50 |
|---|---|
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| High school transcript | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
64
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 56 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
China India Kenya Mexico Republic Of Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
I would like to receive updates and offers from CollegeXpress via email. I understand that I can withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email. By subscribing, I agree to the Carnegie Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
