Overview
Amherst College, situated in Amherst, Massachusetts, is widely known as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. They employ an open curriculum, meaning Amherst allows students the flexibility to explore a wide range of academic interests. The college boasts a picturesque New England campus and a strong tradition of academic excellence. Notable alumni include Calvin Coolidge, David Foster Wallace, and Jeffrey Wright.
There are currently 1,898 undergraduates at Amherst and the school’s acceptance rate is 7%. The tuition at Amherst is $64,100.
Essay
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,898
Pell Grant 24%
Undergrad Students Over 25 1%
Percent Male / Female 48% / 52%
Ethnic Diversity at Amherst
38% White
16% Hispanic
14% Asian / Pacific Islander
11% International / Non-Citizen
11% Black
7% Multiracial
2% Unknown
Academics Snapshot
Student/Faculty Ratio
7:1
Graduation Rate
92%
Popular Majors
Percent of Students
Social Sciences
23%
23% of graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
13%
13% of graduates
Computer & Information Sciences
10%
10% of graduates
Mathematics
10%
10% of graduates
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
8%
8% of graduates
English Language & Literature
6%
6% of graduates
Physical Sciences
6%
6% of graduates
Psychology
6%
6% of graduates
Visual & Performing Arts
4%
4% of graduates
Languages & Literatures
3%
3% of graduates
History
3%
3% of graduates
Natural Resources & Conservation
2%
2% of graduates
Legal Studies
2%
2% of graduates
Philosophy & Religious Studies
2%
2% of graduates
Architecture
1%
1% of graduates
Education
1%
1% of graduates
Admissions Snapshot
7%
33
1463
Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot
$83,650
$58,615
$25,035
Student Outcomes Snapshot
Graduate Income
$77,644
Median Debt $13,740
Debt 10 years after graduation $146
Data Sources
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