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 9.82% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 39.04%. 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.
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
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 |
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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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