School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Amherst College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
AddressBoltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002-5000
Phone413-542-2000
WEBwww.amherst.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.amherst.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear
Financial Aidwww.amherst.edu/offices/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/amherst
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply/veterans
Disability Servicewww.amherst.edu/offices/student-affairs/accessibility-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Amherst College is 7.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 43.28%. The application fees are $65 for undergraduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate7.26 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)43.28 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$65

Tuition & Fees

Amherst's 2024 tuition & fees is $67,280 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.96% compared to the last year's rate ($64,100).
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$67,280
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 1,898 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students1,898
Undergraduate Students1,898

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Amherst offers 39 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Amherst
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs39 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification