Amherst College

Amherst College is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Amherst, MA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Amherst's 2024 tuition & fees is $67,280 for the academic year 2023-2024. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $58,328.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,898 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).

Amherst ranked 4^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3^rd in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Amherst College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Amherst College is $67,280.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $70,618 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$67,280

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$70,618

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Amherst College is 7.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 43.28%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,510.

The average graduation rate is 91%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,898 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Amherst Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	7.26% Acceptance Rate / 43.28% Yield
Test Scores »	1,510 SAT / 34 ACT
Graduation Rate »	91%
Transfer-out Rate	4%
Retention Rate	95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.29% (7 to 1)
Student Population »	1,898 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$58,328

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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On-Campus Students Services

Amherst College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Amherst
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Amherst College Directory Information

Address	Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002-5000
Phone	413-542-2000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)