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Amherst College

Private nonprofit, 4-year

Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002-5000

(413) 542-2000

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Quick Facts

1,907

Total Enrollment

10%

Acceptance Rate

93%

Graduation Rate

$62,537

Median Earnings (6yr)

$67,280

In-State Tuition

$18,246

Avg Net Price

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1494

Avg SAT Score

About Amherst College

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size 1,000 - 4,999
Accreditation New England Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Bachelor's

Location

Address Boltwood Avenue
City Amherst, MA
ZIP Code 01002-5000
County Hampshire County

President/Chief Administrator: Michael Elliott (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Social Sciences 18%
Biology 16%
Computer Science 11%
Mathematics 9%
Psychology 8%
Visual/Performing Arts 4%
English 4%
History 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: No

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,907

Student Demographics

Female 54%
Male 46%

Race/Ethnicity

White 35.9%
Black 11.2%
Hispanic 15.1%
Asian 15.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Non-Resident Alien 12.2%
Unknown 1.3%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 1.1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 690 740 770
SAT Math 670 760 780
ACT Composite 31 33 35

Tuition & Financial Aid

$67,280

In-State Tuition

$67,280

Out-of-State Tuition

$83,650

Total Cost of Attendance

$18,246

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 22%
Students with Federal Loans 9%
Students Receiving Any Aid 22%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $13,740
Median Total Debt $12,000
90th Percentile Debt $25,500
3-Year Repayment Rate 80%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $1,888
$30,001 - $48,000 $1,868
$48,001 - $75,000 $6,112
$75,001 - $110,000 $20,179
$110,001+ $50,358

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$62,537

6 Years After

$86,438

8 Years After

$77,644

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $34,007  |  75th percentile: $111,087

Earnings by Family Income Background

$55,689

Low Income

$63,936

Middle Income

$83,221

High Income

Student Outcomes

97%

Full-Time Retention

93%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$14,540

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$36,125

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (413) 542-2000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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