Amherst College

Amherst College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution located in Amherst, MA. It has a 9.0% acceptance rate, with a median SAT score of 1580 and median ACT of 35. The average net price is $23,367. Amherst College is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Admissions Statistics

Student Outcomes

Net Price by Family Income

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships at Amherst College:

Family Income	Avg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000	$1,086
$30,001 – $48,000	$1,570
$48,001 – $75,000	$17,478
$75,001 – $110,000	$23,639
$110,000+	$47,521

Top Majors at Amherst College

Major	Degrees Awarded
Social Sciences	100
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	77
Computer & Information Sciences	48
Mathematics & Statistics	40
Physical Sciences	38
English Language & Literature	26
Psychology	26
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies	23
Legal Professions	23
Visual & Performing Arts	19

Financial Aid at Amherst College

• 58.0% of students receive some form of financial aid
• Average grant/scholarship: $63,000 per year
• Average net price (all students): $23,367 per year

About Amherst College

• Type: Private nonprofit 4-year
• Location: Amherst, MA
• Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
• Accreditation: New England Commission on Higher Education
• Yield Rate: 3900.0%

Official website: https://www.amherst.edu/

Admissions: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/

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