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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 790 and 25th percentile is 720 .
The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75th percentile score of 35 and 25th 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).