Amherst College

Amherst, MA · Private · City campus · 1,911 students

Amherst College is a private city college in Amherst, MA, with about 1,911 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Amherst College fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1490–1580

SAT (25–75)

33–35

ACT (25–75)

$87,640/yr

Cost of attendance

$77,644

Median earnings

94%

Graduation rate

97%

Retention

6:1

Student:faculty

94%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$4,625/yr

$30–48k$5,328/yr

$48–75k$7,077/yr

$75–110k$20,179/yr

$110k+$50,358/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Amherst College.