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Amherst College

Amherst, MA • private • CSS Profile • DIII | New England Small College Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
9.8%
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Grad Rate
93%
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Cost
$85,210

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,049 • Total: 2,049
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA
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Website
www.amherst.edu/
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 951 (46.4%) • Female: 1,098 (53.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 312 15.2%
Black/African American 227 11.1%
Hispanic/Latino 308 15.0%
White 730 35.6%
Two or More Races 167 8.2%
International 245 12.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
9.8%
1,250 admitted from 12,727 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 690-770
Math: 670-780
Total: 1360-1550
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
31-35
Application Types Offered
ED I RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/07/2025
RD: 01/05/2026
Special Notes
ED is binding

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
93.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
72.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
97.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
7.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$85,210
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $66,650
Room & Board
$1,000
Books & Supplies
$17,560
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $1,888
$30,001-48,000 $1,868
$48,001-75,000 $6,112
$75,001-110,000 $20,179
$110,001+ $50,358
Students Receiving Pell Grants
60%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$17,965

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (13)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Squash Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women's Sports (14)
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Squash Swimming and Diving (combined)
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