Amherst College
MA · Common Data Set 2024-2025
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 9.0% | 480 | 94.0% | 1,540 |
| 2023-2024 | — | — | 93.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 7.3% | 467 | 92.0% | 1,520 |
| 2021-2022 | 8.7% | 514 | 92.0% | — |
| 2020-2021 | 8.7% | 514 | 92.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Williams College
- Swarthmore College
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- Pomona College
- Bowdoin College
- Princeton University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Amherst College — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Claremont McKenna College
- Washington and Lee University
- Hamilton College
- Colby College
- Grinnell College
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Amherst College?
Amherst College admits 9.0% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Amherst College?
The middle 50% SAT range at Amherst College is 1500–1560, with a median score of 1540. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1500; students at the 75th percentile scored 1560.
What ACT score do I need for Amherst College?
The middle 50% ACT range at Amherst College is 33–35, with a median of 34.
How much does Amherst College cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Amherst College is $69,820. Room and board is approximately $18,390. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Amherst College?
Amherst College's 6-year graduation rate is 94.0%. The first-year retention rate is 97.3%.
How many students attend Amherst College?
Amherst College enrolls 1,914 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Amherst College's officially published Common Data Set for 2024-2025. View the original document.