Amherst College
Amherst, MA · private nonprofit · 1,911 undergraduates
Amherst College is a private nonprofit university in Amherst, MA with highly selective admissions, admitting about 9% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
9%
SAT (middle 50%)
1490–1580
ACT (middle 50%)
33–35
Avg net price
$23,367/yr
sticker $87,640
Graduation rate
94%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
1,911
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What is Amherst College's acceptance rate?
Amherst College has an acceptance rate of about 9%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Amherst College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Amherst College scored between 1490–1580 on the SAT (ACT 33–35).
How much does Amherst College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $23,367 per year at Amherst College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $87,640.
What is the graduation rate at Amherst College?
About 94% of students at Amherst College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.