Amherst College is a four-year, 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's acceptance rate is 10.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.96%. The median SAT scores is 1500 and the ACT socre is 33.

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

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.

Undergraduate$70,618

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


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »10.00% Acceptance Rate / 38.96% Yield
Test Scores »1,500 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »91%
Transfer-out Rate4%
Retention Rate95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio14.29% (7 to 1)
Student Population »1,898 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$58,328

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

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
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Amherst College Directory Information

AddressBoltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002-5000
Phone413-542-2000
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

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