Applying to Amherst

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Amherst College is 9.82% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 39.04%. 4,935 men and 5,793 women applied to Amherst and 493 men and 597 women students were accepted.

Among them, 197 men and 239 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Amherst.

In 2024, 187 students (38% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 84 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Amherst.

The median SAT score is 1,500 with 740 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 690. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 780 and 25^th percentile is 670 .

The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 31 at Amherst. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Amherst College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, 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 .

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools of Amherst College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Amherst.