Amherst College is a private institution in Amherst, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,971 students. It admits 7.3% of applicants. The average student pays $17,304 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $77,411.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 7.3%
Applicants: 14,864
Admitted: 1,079
SAT (middle 50%): 1450–1550
Yield: 43.3%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $77,411
Average net price: $17,304
Tuition and fees: $61,150
Median debt at graduation: $13,740

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 1,971
Student-faculty ratio: 7:1
Graduation rate: 92%
Freshman retention: 98%
US News rank: #2

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $81,855
Median earnings (6 yr): $66,683
Loan repayment (3 yr): 81.1%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Amherst College.

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