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Amherst College
Amherst, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 9% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Amherst College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Amherst, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 9%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
9% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math750 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
9%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences23% of degrees
Biological Sciences16% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,680
Earnings 5yr: $194,751
Debt: $16,750
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,730
Earnings 5yr: $150,151
Debt: $16,662
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,324
Earnings 5yr: $125,945
Debt: $14,745
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,601
Earnings 5yr: $158,858
Debt: N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,204
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $10,800
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,618
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,195
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,754
Earnings 5yr: $83,307
Debt: N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,212
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,032
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,367
In-State Tuition$70,480
Out-of-State Tuition$70,480
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
8%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$62,537
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$77,644
Completion Signals
94%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$78,989
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