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Amherst College

Tuition
70,480
Students
2,049
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

2,049

Graduation Rate

94%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate9.01%

Apply

13,743

Accepted

1,238

Attend

480

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$65

Graduate

$0

Test Scores

SAT Range

1490 - 1580

ACT Range

33 - 35

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not Applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$70,480

Out-of-State

$70,480

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,485

State/Local Grants

$3,156

Institutional/Scholarships

$66,598

Graduate

In-State

N/A

Out-of-State

N/A

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$24,863

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$18,390

Books & Supplies

$0

Personal Expenses

$1,800

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

12

Average Assistance

$42,760

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

N/A

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate94%

Student Faculty Ratio6:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Mathematics, General
  • Computer Science
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

No data available for this section.

Student Body

Students Enrolled2,049

Undergraduate

2,049

Graduate

N/A

Full-Time

86%

Part-Time

14%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Lacrosse
  • Baseball

Women's

  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Field Hockey

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.