Amherst College, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Amherst College Rankings
Affordability43
Selectivity91
Retention91
Graduation93
Earnings60
Diversity88
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Amherst College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies8%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
English Language and Literature9%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History6%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Mathematics and Statistics11%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences21%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Amherst College
13%
Admission Rate
725
Median SAT Math
705
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)670–780
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)660–750
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Amherst College
$56K
In-State Tuition
$56K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Amherst College
17%
Receive Federal Loans
$11K
Median Federal Debt
80%
Repayment Rate
$140
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $8K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 81% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 86% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Amherst College
96%
Retention Rate
4%
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 85% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 94% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 95% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 99% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 94% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 94% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 98% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 88% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 94% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Amherst College
90%
Employment Rate
$44K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$74K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $44K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $74K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $98K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $44K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $65K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Amherst College
1,855
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Amherst College, MA
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
1 miles, NW
Hampshire College
3 miles, S
Smith College
7 miles, SW
Conway School of Landscape Design
8 miles, SW