Amherst College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 908 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 276 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 245 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 14 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| # 2 of 3 | In Amherst, MA |
| # 422 of 14,131 | For Math Teachers |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
9%
Enrollment
442
Average SAT
1,535
Average ACT
34
Avg. cost to attend
$19,049 /y
Aid receiving
66%
Undergraduates
1,914
Male:Female Ratio
44:56
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Amherst College has an acceptance rate of 9% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| Applicants | 13,743 | 6,121 | 6,776 |
| Admissions | 1,238 | 508 | 652 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 480 | 196 | 255 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 36% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 13% |
| â– Asian | 16% |
| â– Hispanic | 14% |
| â– Black or African American | 9% |
| â– Two or more races | 9% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Amherst College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Amherst College majors
Amherst College has granted 486 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Amherst College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 78 |
| Computer Science | 48 |
| Mathematics, General | 35 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 26 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 24 |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 23 |
| Chemistry, General | 20 |
| Neuroscience | 20 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 |
| History, General | 14 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 9 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 7 |
| Astronomy | 7 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Statistics, General | 5 |
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 486 |
Publications & Citations
Amherst College has published 11,252 scientific papers with 273,826 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
6,367
/ 126,301
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
4,588
/ 136,823
|
| Environmental Science |
4,027
/ 103,283
|
| Physics |
4,023
/ 119,852
|
| Computer Science |
3,993
/ 108,457
|
| Engineering |
3,867
/ 103,155
|
| Political Science |
3,631
/ 73,159
|
| Chemistry |
3,490
/ 115,905
|
| Philosophy |
3,267
/ 69,465
|
| Law |
3,219
/ 70,175
|
| Medicine |
2,836
/ 75,311
|
| Sociology |
2,743
/ 65,098
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,570
/ 73,434
|
| History |
2,485
/ 36,121
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,260
/ 46,660
|
| Psychology |
2,161
/ 66,392
|
| Genetics |
2,080
/ 67,102
|
| Biochemistry |
2,045
/ 74,732
|
| Geology |
1,899
/ 57,395
|
| Mathematics |
1,794
/ 54,391
|
| Ecology |
1,521
/ 51,051
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,510
/ 52,533
|
| Business |
1,490
/ 44,272
|
| Archaeology |
1,481
/ 29,269
|
| Economics |
1,461
/ 41,668
|
| Materials Science |
1,448
/ 51,616
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,426
/ 41,639
|
| Art & Design |
1,397
/ 24,464
|
| Linguistics |
1,373
/ 35,719
|
| Paleontology |
1,324
/ 43,806
|
| Statistics |
1,204
/ 40,326
|
| Pathology |
840
/ 25,567
|
| Botany |
831
/ 26,481
|
| Optics |
795
/ 21,225
|
| Social Psychology |
744
/ 22,536
|
| Neuroscience |
744
/ 20,214
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
735
/ 25,492
|
| Psychiatry |
712
/ 18,747
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
675
/ 9,539
|
| Library and Information science |
664
/ 7,829
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Galusha A. Grow
1822-1907 (aged 85)
lawyer
businessperson
politician
Galusha Aaron Grow was the 24th speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1861 to 1863. Elected as a Democrat in the 1850 congressional elections, he switched to the newly organized Republican Party in the mid-1850s when the Democratic Party tried to force the extension of slavery into western territories.
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2. Robert Purvis
1810-1898 (aged 88)
abolitionist
civil rights advocate
Robert Purvis was an American abolitionist in the United States. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and was likely educated at Amherst Academy, a secondary school in Amherst, Massachusetts. He spent most of his life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1833, he helped found the American Anti-Slavery Society and the Library Company of Colored People. From 1845 to 1850, he...
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3. Bruce Fairchild Barton
1886-1967 (aged 81)
writer
entrepreneur
essayist
philanthropist
legislator
Bruce Fairchild Barton was an American author, advertising executive, and Republican politician. He represented Manhattan in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1937 to 1941. In 1940, he ran for election to the U.S. Senate, but was defeated by incumbent Senator James M. Mead. During the 1940 campaign, Barton became a high-profile target of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was...
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4. Charles E. Mitchell
1877-1955 (aged 78)
financier
banker
Charles Edwin Mitchell was an American banker whose incautious securities policies facilitated the speculation which led to the Crash of 1929. First National City Bank's (now Citibank) controversial activities under his leadership were a major contributing factor in the passage of the Glass–Steagall Act.
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All 100 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
AC
Founded
1821
Motto
Terras IrradientLet them give light to the world
Colors
purple, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
1,133
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
Boltwood Avenue Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002-5000 United States
City Population
39,000
Phone
4135422000
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