Amherst College
Amherst, MA
Amherst College is a premiere private liberal arts college and a member of the Five College Consortium.
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Tuition
$67,280
Acceptance
9.82%
Students
1,907
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$67,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,280
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,560
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,560
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.7×Graduates earn about 5.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
93%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
9.82%
SAT range
1360 - 1550
ACT range
31 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
1,907
Undergrads
1,900
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
140
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
30
Violent Rate / 1,000
3.68
Property Rate / 1,000
5.26
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Amherst
Violent Rate / 100k
110
Property Rate / 100k
578
Location
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Amherst, MA 01002
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