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Amherst College
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
9%
SAT Range
1490-1580
ACT Range
33-35
Student/Faculty Ratio
6:1
Total Enrollments
1,914
Total Cost
$90,670
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$19,049
Overall Rating
A- Excellent
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Main Address
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
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Overall Rankings
Legal Professions And Studies
#22 of 332
Psychology
#49 of 1,511
Mathematics And Statistics
#63 of 1,177
Social Sciences
#84 of 1,279
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
#96 of 874
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
Small City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2024)
Completion Rate (2024)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2024) 1,914
Women 55%
Men 45%
Total Enrollments (2024) 1,914
White 36%
Asian 16%
Hispanic or Latino 14%
International (Non-Citizen) 13%
Black or African American 9%
Multiracial 9%
Unknown 2%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2024)
$69,820
Out of State Tuition (2024)
$69,820
Books
-
On Campus Room & Board
$18,390
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2024) 795
Bachelor's 100%
Total Awards (2024) 795
Mathematics and Science 34%
Human and Social Sciences 24%
Education and Liberal Arts 12%
Business 11%
Legal and Law 8%
Computer Technology 7%
Art and Design 3%
Engineering 2%
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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)

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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
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A+ Excellent

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A+ Excellent

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