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Amherst, MA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 9%
Amherst College is a private university in Amherst, Massachusetts. Amherst College enrolls 2,049 students.
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| Total Enrollment |
2,049 |
| Campus Setting |
city |
| Admission rate |
9% |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Amherst College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
740 |
760 |
780 |
| SAT Math |
750 |
780 |
800 |
| ACT Composite |
33 |
34 |
35 |
| ACT English |
34 |
35 |
36 |
| ACT Math |
32 |
34 |
35 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Work experience |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Legacy status |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Decision |
Nov 1 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Amherst College.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$66,650 |
$66,650 |
| Fees |
$630 |
$630 |
| Room and Board |
$17,560 |
$17,560 |
| Books |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$85,840 |
$85,840 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics |
88 |
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| Mathematics, General |
81 |
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| Computer Science |
52 |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other |
52 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
35 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
34 |
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| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence |
32 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
30 |
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| Neuroscience |
25 |
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| Physics, General |
24 |
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| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other |
24 |
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| History, General |
23 |
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| Chemistry, General |
21 |
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| Statistics, General |
19 |
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| Art/Art Studies, General |
17 |
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| Environmental Studies |
15 |
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| African-American/Black Studies |
13 |
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| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education |
12 |
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| Philosophy |
11 |
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| French Language and Literature |
11 |
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| Sociology, General |
11 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
9 |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
8 |
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| Music, General |
8 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
8 |
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| Film/Cinema/Media Studies |
7 |
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| Asian Studies/Civilization |
7 |
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| Astronomy |
7 |
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| Anthropology, General |
6 |
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| Russian Language and Literature |
6 |
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| German Language and Literature |
5 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
5 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
5 |
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| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
5 |
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| Women’s Studies |
5 |
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| Architectural History and Criticism, General |
4 |
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| European Studies/Civilization |
3 |
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| American/United States Studies/Civilization |
2 |
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| Latin American Studies |
1 |
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| Latin Language and Literature |
1 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release
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