Amherst Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 9.01%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1540. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $70,480
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Amherst:
- Total Enrollment: 1,914
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 45% men, 55% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 94%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 3%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 97%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 41 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Amherst Overview
Amherst College (Amherst) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Amherst, MA. Amherst College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Amherst's tuition & fees is $70,480 for the academic year 2024-2025. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $67,234.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,914 and the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).
Amherst's acceptance rate is 9.01% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.77%. The median SAT score is 1540 and the ACT score is 34.
Amherst ranked 4th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3rd in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Amherst College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Amherst College is $70,480.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $73,832 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus 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 |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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