Applying to Amherst

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Amherst College is 7.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 43.28%. 6,260 men and 7,845 women applied to Amherst and 451 men and 582 women students were accepted.

Among them, 210 men and 243 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Amherst.

In 2023, 185 students (40% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 99 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Amherst.

The median SAT score is 1,510 with 740 SAT EBRW and 770 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25^th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 720 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 32 at Amherst. The median ACT math score is 32 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Amherst College are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Amherst. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Amherst College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .