Private nonprofit

Amherst College

Amherst, MA · official website ↗

9.0%Acceptance rate
1533Avg SAT
$23,367Net price / yr
94%Graduation rate

Key facts

LocationAmherst, MA 01002-5000
TypePrivate nonprofit
Undergraduate enrollment1,911
Tuition (in-state)$70,480
Tuition (out-of-state)$70,480
Total cost of attendance$87,640
Median debt at graduation$12,000
Faculty ratio6:1
Retention rate97%
4-year graduation rate94%
Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)$77,644

Most popular majors

Computer Science11.0%
Biology12.1%
Psychology7.3%
Social Sciences19.6%
Visual Arts4.8%

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Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures are estimates for planning purposes.