Amherst College
Amherst, MA
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,079 |
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| Declined | 13,785 |
| Total Received | 14,864 |
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Founded in 1821, Amherst College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its rigorous academic program and its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. It is located on a 978-acre campus in Amherst, Massachusetts—55 miles west of Worcester.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 1,898 |
| Established in | 1821 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
978-acre campus in Amherst (population: 40,046), 50 miles from Hartford and 90 miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston; smaller airport serves Windsor Locks, CT (50 miles). School operates transportation to Five College campuses. Public transportation serves campus.
Amherst College
220 South Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA
01002-5000
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| Application fee | $65 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,079 |
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| Declined | 13,785 |
| Total Received | 14,864 |
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66%
$58,328
| Tuition | $67,280 |
| Housing | $9,490 |
| Food | $8,070 |
| Additional fees | $1,800 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $87,640 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $58,328 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $29,312 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,521,752 |
| State | $168,226 |
| Institutional | $59,757,597 |
| Other external | $750,899 |
| Total | $63,198,474 |
Non-need-based
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| Other external | $713,490 |
| Total | $713,490 |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 56 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Kenya Mexico Republic Of Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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