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  • AMHERST, MA
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Amherst College

#12 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      A minus
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B+
    Amherst is a highly rated private college located in Amherst Center, Massachusetts in the Springfield, MA Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,745 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Amherst acceptance rate is 12%. Popular majors include Mathematics, Economics, and Research and Experimental Psychology. Graduating 95% of students, Amherst alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,100.
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    About Amherst...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    New England Small College Athletic Conference
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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
    Application Website
    amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,832 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $57,918 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    65%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    7:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Mathematics
      50 Graduates
    • Economics
      37 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      37 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      34 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      29 Graduates
    • History
      25 Graduates
    • Statistics
      23 Graduates
    • Biology
      22 Graduates
    • English
      21 Graduates
    • Legal Studies
      21 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      36%
    • On Campus
      1%
    • Online
      63%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,745 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    0
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    24%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
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    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $65,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    95%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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