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Amherst College
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
12%
SAT Range
1430-1560
ACT Range
32-35
Student/Faculty Ratio
7:1
Total Enrollments
1,745
Total Cost
$79,600
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$18,832
Overall Rating
A- Excellent
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Main Address
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Legal Professions And Studies
#25 of 357
History
#51 of 1,243
Psychology
#54 of 1,513
Mathematics And Statistics
#60 of 1,221
English Language And Literature/Letters
#76 of 1,360
Social Sciences
#87 of 1,320
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
#88 of 918
Overall Scores
A+
Admissions & Acceptance
A+
Retention & Graduation
A+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(413) 542-2000
Website
www.amherst.edu
Location
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2020)
Completion Rate (2020)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2020) 1,745
Women 52%
Men 48%
Total Enrollments (2020) 1,745
White 40%
Asian 15%
Hispanic or Latino 14%
Black or African American 10%
International (Non-Citizen) 10%
Multiracial 7%
Unknown 2%
Native American 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2020)
$59,890
Out of State Tuition (2020)
$59,890
Books
$1,000
On Campus Room & Board
$15,910
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2020) 679
Bachelor's 100%
Total Awards (2020) 679
Human and Social Sciences 33%
Mathematics and Science 28%
Education and Liberal Arts 12%
Business 11%
Computer Technology 7%
Legal and Law 5%
Art and Design 4%
Engineering 2%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accredited By
New England Commission of Higher Education

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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5 Based on 2 Reviews
Career Preparation
A+
Students and Culture
A+
Facilities
A+
Activities and Groups
A+
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5 Based on 1 Reviews
A+ Excellent

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5 Based on 0 Reviews
A+ Excellent

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5 Based on 2 Reviews
A+ Excellent

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5 Based on 1 Reviews
A+ Excellent

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