Amherst College
- 4 Year
- AMHERST, MA
Amherst College Academics
Amherst Academic Statistics
Academics
grade A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
92%
National
49%Full-Time Retention Rate
98%
Part-Time Retention Rate
No data available
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$2,000
National
$1,524Non-traditional Learning
- Evening Degree ProgramsNo
- Teacher CertificationYes
- Study AbroadYes
About the Classes
Most Popular Majors
- Mathematics50 Graduates
- Economics37 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology37 Graduates
- Computer Science34 Graduates
- Political Science and Government29 Graduates
- History25 Graduates
- Statistics23 Graduates
- Biology22 Graduates
- English21 Graduates
- Legal Studies21 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class. 10 responsesAmherst Professors
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Female Professors
51%
Male Professors
49%
Average Professor Salary
$153,012
Poll
60%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 10 responsesGet Recruited
What Students Say About Professors
Poll
92%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 38 responsesPoll
89%
of students say professors care about their students' success. 38 responsesPoll
84%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 38 responsesPoll
92%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 38 responsesSimilar Colleges
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