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Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Private
  • Campus Life
    Small • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $21K
  • SAT Range
    1500–1560
  • Graduation Rate
    92%

Amherst College is a small, 4-year, private liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 9% and a graduation rate of 92%.

From the Institution

Founded in 1821, Amherst College is considered one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, enrolling 1,800 bright, talented, engaged students, who are broadly diverse across many dimensions - geographic, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, academic and extra-curricular. Need-blind admission for all applicants (domestic and international) and generous, no-loan financial aid packages ensure that exceptional students from across the country and around the world are admitted to Amherst based on accomplishment and promise, regardless of family income. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of 35,0...

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College Board Code
3003
Application Types Accepted
  • Coalition Application
  • Common Application
  • Other
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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Contact Information

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

January 6
Regular Application Due
January 10
Financial Aid Application Due

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