Amherst College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #877 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #271 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #241 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 3 | In Amherst |
| #436 of 1,019 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 110 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 7%
- Undergraduates
- 1,898
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 7% and is among the top 1% 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 | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Applicants | 14,864 | 6,260 | 7,845 |
| Admissions | 1,079 | 451 | 582 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 467 | 210 | 243 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
185 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1420
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Amherst College are 1420-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
99 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Amherst College are 32-35 (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 | 724 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 301 (16%) |
| Asian | 264 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 218 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 205 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 142 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Amherst College is $21,367 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 | $7,895 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,119 |
| $48-75K | $16,409 |
| $75-110K | $21,178 |
| $110K+ | $50,853 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,500 |
| Fee in-district | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,750 |
| Room charge | $9,050 |
| Meal charge | $7,700 |
Amherst College majors
Amherst College has granted 505 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Amherst College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 74 |
| Computer Science | 52 |
| Mathematics, General | 45 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 30 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 23 |
| Chemistry, General | 23 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 14 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Neuroscience | 13 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 12 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 11 |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 11 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Astronomy | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Statistics, General | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 505 |
Amherst College has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 89% | 95% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Amherst College has published 10,408 scientific papers with 224,435 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Political Science, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 97 | 873 |
| 1992 | 89 | 1033 |
| 1993 | 63 | 856 |
| 1994 | 101 | 1006 |
| 1995 | 90 | 986 |
| 1996 | 105 | 1133 |
| 1997 | 120 | 1243 |
| 1998 | 89 | 1409 |
| 1999 | 97 | 1569 |
| 2000 | 97 | 1811 |
| 2001 | 105 | 2005 |
| 2002 | 131 | 2559 |
| 2003 | 166 | 2823 |
| 2004 | 125 | 2905 |
| 2005 | 129 | 3079 |
| 2006 | 164 | 3293 |
| 2007 | 199 | 3713 |
| 2008 | 188 | 4001 |
| 2009 | 186 | 4613 |
| 2010 | 228 | 5136 |
| 2011 | 212 | 5449 |
| 2012 | 215 | 6271 |
| 2013 | 295 | 6893 |
| 2014 | 325 | 7236 |
| 2015 | 349 | 8001 |
| 2016 | 393 | 8753 |
| 2017 | 445 | 9071 |
| 2018 | 462 | 10746 |
| 2019 | 549 | 12519 |
| 2020 | 606 | 16934 |
| 2021 | 550 | 22096 |
| 2022 | 480 | 23110 |
| 2023 | 529 | 24625 |
Amherst College alumni
-
Dan Brown
- Occupations
- researchernovelistteachermusicianwriter
- 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 show.
-
Albert II, Prince of Monaco
- Enrolled in Amherst College
- 1977-1981 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- film actorinternational forum participantaristocratpoliticianenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
Albert II is Prince of Monaco, reigning since 2005.
-
Calvin Coolidge
- Occupations
- lawyerstatespersonautobiographerpolitician
- Biography
-
Calvin Coolidge was an American attorney and politician who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929.
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David Foster Wallace
- Enrolled in Amherst College
- 1980-1985 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English studies and philosophy
- Occupations
- novelistwriteruniversity teacheressayist
- 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. The Los Angeles Times's David Ulin 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 | 1,065 |
| 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 |