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Amherst College
#10 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Amherst, MA
  • 286 reviews
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    Amherst College Admissions

    Amherst admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 13%. Students that get into Amherst have an average SAT score between 1330-1530 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Amherst is January 4. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Amherst early decision deadline is November 16.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    13%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    40%
    Total Applicants
    9,723
    SAT Range
    1330-1530
    SAT Reading
    660-750
    SAT Math
    670-780
    Students Submitting SAT
    47%
    ACT Range
    31-34
    ACT English
    32-35
    ACT Math
    28-34
    ACT Writing
    —
    Students Submitting ACT
    54%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 4
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 16
    Early Action Deadline
    —
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    71%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.7 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.7 responses
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