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Amherst College

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AMHERST, MA · 4 Year · 
3.9
  • Common App Accepted
  • Liberal Arts College
  • Private
  • SAT/ACT Optional
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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students
Rankings
Rankings-L
1
2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
Rankings-R
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 9 of 1,517
  • Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America 12 of 309
  • Best Small Colleges in America 13 of 968
Academics
A+
Overall Grade
A+
Academics
A+
Value
A+
Diversity
C
Campus
A minus
Athletics
B minus
Party Scene
A minus
Professors
C+
Location
B
Dorms
C
Campus Food
B+
Student Life
B+
Safety
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Popular Majors
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#1Mathematics
50 Graduates
#2Economics
37 Graduates
#3Research and Experimental Psychology
37 Graduates
#4Computer Science
34 Graduates
#5Political Science and Government
29 Graduates
#6History
25 Graduates
#7Statistics
23 Graduates
#8Biology
22 Graduates
#9English
21 Graduates
#10Legal Studies
21 Graduates
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Admissions
Admissions
9%
Acceptance Rate
Application Website
Visit offical website
Application Deadline
January 3
SAT Range
1370-1550
ACT Range
32-34
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Costs
costs
$18,809
Annual Cost
Average Total Aid Awarded
$58,644
Students Receiving Financial Aid
66%
National Average Cost
$15,523
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After College
after-college
$65,000
Median Earnings
Graduation Rate
92%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National Average Earnings
$33,028
Students
students
1,971
Full-Time Enrollment
Full-Time Enrollment
1,971 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
30%
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Campus Life
campus-life
89%
Freshmen Live On-Campus
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
Athletic Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
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