Amherst College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002-5000
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 |
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
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,907 |
Student Demographics
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 54% |
| White | 36% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 16% |
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
Tuition & Fees
| In-State Tuition | $67,280 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $67,280 |
Financial Aid
| Students Receiving Aid | 22% |
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
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