Amherst College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #908 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #276 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #245 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 3 | In Amherst |
| #465 of 1,002 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 105 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 9%
- Undergraduates
- 1,914
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.amherst.edu
Amherst College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Amherst College has an acceptance rate of 9% and is among the top 2% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 9% | 8% | 10% |
| Applicants | 13,743 | 6,121 | 6,776 |
| Admissions | 1,238 | 508 | 652 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 480 | 196 | 255 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
187 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1490
or below
75% of them
had 1580
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Amherst College are 1490-1580 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
105 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Amherst College are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 696 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 315 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 264 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 254 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 170 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 165 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 47 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Amherst College is $19,049 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $1,086 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $1,570 |
| $48-75K | $17,478 |
| $75-110K | $23,639 |
| $110K+ | $47,521 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $69,820 |
| Tuition in-state | $69,820 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $69,820 |
| Fee in-district | $660 |
| Fee in-state | $660 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,932 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,390 |
| Room charge | $9,940 |
| Meal charge | $8,450 |
Amherst College majors
Amherst College has granted 486 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Amherst College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 78 |
| Computer Science | 48 |
| Mathematics, General | 35 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 26 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 24 |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 23 |
| Chemistry, General | 20 |
| Neuroscience | 20 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 |
| History, General | 14 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 9 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 7 |
| Astronomy | 7 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Statistics, General | 5 |
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 486 |
Amherst College has a graduation rate of 94%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 91% | 97% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Amherst College has published 11,252 scientific papers with 273,826 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 79 | 1143 |
| 1994 | 102 | 1348 |
| 1995 | 91 | 1269 |
| 1996 | 116 | 1498 |
| 1997 | 134 | 1580 |
| 1998 | 83 | 1833 |
| 1999 | 113 | 1987 |
| 2000 | 105 | 2301 |
| 2001 | 114 | 2514 |
| 2002 | 135 | 3262 |
| 2003 | 184 | 3542 |
| 2004 | 129 | 3658 |
| 2005 | 126 | 3846 |
| 2006 | 172 | 4068 |
| 2007 | 187 | 4455 |
| 2008 | 164 | 4802 |
| 2009 | 180 | 5352 |
| 2010 | 209 | 5867 |
| 2011 | 195 | 6395 |
| 2012 | 209 | 6927 |
| 2013 | 294 | 7445 |
| 2014 | 333 | 7965 |
| 2015 | 323 | 8948 |
| 2016 | 381 | 9535 |
| 2017 | 421 | 10039 |
| 2018 | 458 | 11592 |
| 2019 | 604 | 14015 |
| 2020 | 571 | 18600 |
| 2021 | 501 | 22739 |
| 2022 | 495 | 19651 |
| 2023 | 524 | 20906 |
| 2024 | 411 | 19815 |
| 2025 | 307 | 17021 |
Amherst College alumni
-
Dan Brown
- Occupations
- musicianteachernovelistresearcherjournalist
- Biography
-
Daniel Gerhard Brown is an American writer best known for his thriller novels, particularly the Robert Langdon series Angels & Demons (2000), The Da Vinci Code (2003), The Lost Symbol (2009), Inferno (2013), Origin (2017) and The Secret of Secrets (2025). His novels are treasure hunts that usually take place over a 24-hour period and center on recurring themes of cryptography, art, and conspiracy theories.
-
Albert II, Prince of Monaco
- Enrolled in Amherst College
- 1977-1981 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- bobsledderracing automobile driverfilm actoraristocratenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
Albert II is Prince of Monaco, reigning since 2005.
-
Calvin Coolidge
- Occupations
- autobiographerstatespersonlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Calvin Coolidge was the 30th president of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from Massachusetts, he previously served as the 29th vice president from 1921 to 1923, under President Warren G. Harding, and as the 48th governor of Massachusetts from 1919 to 1921. Coolidge gained a reputation as a small-government conservative, with a taciturn personality and dry sense of humor that earned him the nickname "Silent Cal".
-
David Foster Wallace
- Enrolled in Amherst College
- 1980-1985 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and English studies
- Occupations
- writernovelistessayistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
David Foster Wallace was an American writer and professor who published novels, short stories, and essays. He is best known for his 1996 novel Infinite Jest, which Time magazine named one of the 100 best English-language novels published from 1923 to 2005. In 2008, David Ulin wrote for the Los Angeles Times that Wallace was "one of the most influential and innovative writers of the last twenty years".
General info
| Alternative names | AC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1821 |
| Motto | Terras Irradient Let them give light to the world |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,133 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Boltwood Avenue Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002-5000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 39,000 |
| Phone | 4135422000 |