Amherst College
- 4 Year
- AMHERST, MA
Amherst College
- 4 Year
- AMHERST, MA
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 306 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Amherst College Rankings
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Amherst Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12%
Application Deadline
January 4
SAT Range
1430-1560
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$18,832 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$57,918 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
65%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
100%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 19 responses82%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 34 responses26%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 34 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics74 Graduates
- Mathematics68 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology55 Graduates
- Computer Science46 Graduates
- Political Science and Government40 Graduates
- English39 Graduates
- History33 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology26 Graduates
- Biology25 Graduates
- Legal Studies17 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,745 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
31%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
82%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 28 responsesPoll
50%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 38 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$65,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 11 responsesSimilar Colleges
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What a disappointment! Amherst promotes inclusivity and pays a lot of lip service to that end but falls short. While Greek life is strictly forbidden the sports teams are the de facto Greek organizations, right down to the partying and hazing. The sports teams have all kinds of exclusive mixers with other sports teams in their party "dorms". There is a big on campus party scene on Sunday nights with lots of drinking and drugs and the athletes get away with all kinds of special accommodations including extensions on assignments. If you're not a jock expect to be left out of the social scene completely. Our teams are actually pretty decent which may explain the favoritism but since many of the athletes are using sports to get in on subpar grades it's an insult to those of us who actually work hard and earned our way in.
I have found Amherst to be a hugely disappointing , and is really only suited to a certain type of person, of which I am not.
Athletes have a dominant role on campus, making up 35% of the population despite being a DIII school. Rape, criminal damage and drug use are big ongoing issues propagated by student athletes.
Academics are generally good, though workloads vary massively between majors. Classes are small, and professors thoughtful.
Amherst is not a social place and COVID restrictions excessive for the Colleges size and location have really crippled the social scene further. Mental health is bad, with no clear path set out to improve this. You either form a clique or live alone here. The student body is racially diverse, but is among the wealthiest in the country, which shapes the culture.
The real value of Amherst is its name and money. Students who are poor, seek to pursue prestige jobs and can stomach a poor social experience will thrive here.
Avoid Amherst.
Athletes have a dominant role on campus, making up 35% of the population despite being a DIII school. Rape, criminal damage and drug use are big ongoing issues propagated by student athletes.
Academics are generally good, though workloads vary massively between majors. Classes are small, and professors thoughtful.
Amherst is not a social place and COVID restrictions excessive for the Colleges size and location have really crippled the social scene further. Mental health is bad, with no clear path set out to improve this. You either form a clique or live alone here. The student body is racially diverse, but is among the wealthiest in the country, which shapes the culture.
The real value of Amherst is its name and money. Students who are poor, seek to pursue prestige jobs and can stomach a poor social experience will thrive here.
Avoid Amherst.
Overall, an incredible place. Not only are the classes and professors amazing and inspiring but unlike the big elite colleges it is easy to form relationships with professors and you aren't just stuck in a lecture hall. I cannot emphasize how good academics here are - and even better, it's not a crushing or competitive culture. You will be challenged but not overwhelmed.
The people here are open minded, diverse, and interesting - the social scene is various so it is easy to find your people whether you are geeky, into parties, etc. The town is kind of small but the fact that you are part of a five college consortium really helps.
My only complain is that the dining hall is terrible - it's honestly an affront given how much people pay to go here.
Overall, if you are a passionate, academically minded person who wants an immersive college experience this is the place for you. I never believed that college would be the best years of my life until I actually came here and experienced it.
The people here are open minded, diverse, and interesting - the social scene is various so it is easy to find your people whether you are geeky, into parties, etc. The town is kind of small but the fact that you are part of a five college consortium really helps.
My only complain is that the dining hall is terrible - it's honestly an affront given how much people pay to go here.
Overall, if you are a passionate, academically minded person who wants an immersive college experience this is the place for you. I never believed that college would be the best years of my life until I actually came here and experienced it.