Amherst College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #895 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #271 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #240 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 3 | In Amherst |
| #468 of 1,013 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 106 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Undergraduates
- 1,910
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 10% 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 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Applicants | 12,727 | 4,935 | 5,793 |
| Admissions | 1,250 | 493 | 597 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 488 | 197 | 239 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
187 or 38%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1360
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Amherst College are 1360-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
84 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Amherst College are 31-35 (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 | 685 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 297 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 288 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 236 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 214 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 161 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Amherst College is $17,965 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 | $1,888 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $1,868 |
| $48-75K | $6,112 |
| $75-110K | $20,179 |
| $110K+ | $50,358 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,650 |
| Fee in-district | $630 |
| Fee in-state | $630 |
| Fee out-of-state | $630 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,948 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,560 |
| Room charge | $9,490 |
| Meal charge | $8,070 |
Amherst College majors
Amherst College has granted 461 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Amherst College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 56 |
| Computer Science | 51 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 39 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 37 |
| Mathematics, General | 36 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 17 |
| History, General | 17 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 |
| Environmental Studies | 14 |
| Neuroscience | 14 |
| Chemistry, General | 13 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 12 |
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 10 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 9 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 5 |
| Astronomy | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Statistics, General | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Sociology, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 461 |
Amherst College has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 91% | 96% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Amherst College has published 10,947 scientific papers with 321,554 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 98 | 1239 |
| 1993 | 79 | 1145 |
| 1994 | 102 | 1347 |
| 1995 | 91 | 1271 |
| 1996 | 116 | 1490 |
| 1997 | 134 | 1579 |
| 1998 | 83 | 1838 |
| 1999 | 113 | 1984 |
| 2000 | 105 | 2313 |
| 2001 | 114 | 2519 |
| 2002 | 135 | 3278 |
| 2003 | 185 | 3552 |
| 2004 | 129 | 3668 |
| 2005 | 126 | 3858 |
| 2006 | 172 | 4078 |
| 2007 | 187 | 4471 |
| 2008 | 164 | 4820 |
| 2009 | 180 | 5364 |
| 2010 | 209 | 5892 |
| 2011 | 195 | 6419 |
| 2012 | 210 | 7012 |
| 2013 | 294 | 7716 |
| 2014 | 333 | 8603 |
| 2015 | 323 | 10058 |
| 2016 | 380 | 11284 |
| 2017 | 418 | 12766 |
| 2018 | 453 | 15883 |
| 2019 | 596 | 20359 |
| 2020 | 554 | 27676 |
| 2021 | 496 | 33905 |
| 2022 | 488 | 27491 |
| 2023 | 516 | 29237 |
| 2024 | 400 | 26453 |
Amherst College alumni
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Dan Brown
- Occupations
- prose writerwritermusicianteachernovelist
- Biography
-
Daniel Gerhard Brown is an American author best known for his thriller novels, including the Robert Langdon novels Angels & Demons (2000), The Da Vinci Code (2003), The Lost Symbol (2009), Inferno (2013), and Origin (2017). His novels are treasure hunts that usually take place over a period of 24 hours. They feature recurring themes of cryptography, art, and conspiracy theories. His books have been translated into 57 languages and, as of 2012, have sold over 200 million copies. Three of them, Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code, and Inferno, have been adapted into films, while one of them, The Lost Symbol, was adapted into a television series.
-
Albert II, Prince of Monaco
- Enrolled in Amherst College
- 1977-1981 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- environmentalistpoliticianbobsledderracing automobile driverfilm actor
- Biography
-
Albert II is Prince of Monaco, reigning since 2005.
-
Calvin Coolidge
- Occupations
- politicianautobiographerstatespersonlawyer
- Biography
-
John Calvin Coolidge Jr. 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".
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David Foster Wallace
- Enrolled in Amherst College
- 1980-1985 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and English studies
- Occupations
- university teacherwriternovelistessayist
- Biography
-
David Foster Wallace was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and university professor of English and creative writing. Wallace's 1996 novel Infinite Jest was cited by Time magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005. His posthumous novel, The Pale King (2011), was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2012. David Ulin of the Los Angeles Times called Wallace "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 | 1,120 |
| 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 |