Amherst College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,000
Student to faculty ratio	7 to 1
Acceptance rate	9%
Students retention rate	98%
On-time graduation rate	92%

Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Amherst College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Amherst College is 9%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Amherst College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Amherst College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Amherst College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

8.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$61,150

Cost of attendance at Amherst College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$61,150

Cost of attendance at Amherst College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Amherst College received on average $58,644 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$58,644

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	89	21%	$5,136	$457,117
Other Federal Grant	89	21%	$5,833	$519,117
State Grant/Scholarships	12	3%	$1,937	$23,245
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	262	60%	$57,022	$14,939,668
Total Grant & Scholarships	264	61%	$58,644	$15,482,030

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Amherst College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Amherst College students is 92.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 93.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 91.5%.

92.4%

asian 98.5% 66 students
African American 94.0% 47 students
white 92.0% 196 students
unknown 100.0% 9 students
hispanic 86.2% 56 students
International Students 95.3% 41 students
Mixed Race 85.2% 23 students

Sport Conferences

Football New England Small College Athletic Conference
Baseball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Basketball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New England Small College Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Amherst College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Amherst College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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