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Amherst College

Amherst, MA · Private Nonprofit · 1,911 students

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$78k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

9%Acceptance Rate

94%Graduation Rate

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Acceptance Rate

9.0%

Most Selective (Ivy League tier)

Out of every 100 applicants, approximately 9 are admitted

Most Selective (0%)Open Admission (100%)

Admitted Student Profile

Average SAT Score

Combined (Math + Reading)

1533

80012001600

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students

11836

Student Body

1,911

Total Students

Undergraduates

9.0%

Acceptance Rate

Of applicants admitted

21%

First-Gen Students

First in family to attend college

20%

Pell Grant Students

Receiving federal need-based aid

Amherst College — Admissions

Amherst College has an acceptance rate of 9.0%, making it one of the most selective universities in the United States — fewer than 1 in 10 applicants are admitted.

Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1533 or an ACT score around 33. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.

20% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.

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