#51 in Best Colleges in America

AMHERST, MA · 4 Year · 

3.9

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• BOLTWOOD AVE AMHERST, MA 01002

• Common App Accepted
• Liberal Arts College
• Private
• SAT/ACT Optional

Rankings

1

2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America

• Most Diverse Colleges in America 9 of 1,517
• Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America 12 of 309
• Best Small Colleges in America 13 of 968

Popular Majors

#1Mathematics

50 Graduates

#2Economics

37 Graduates

#3Research and Experimental Psychology

37 Graduates

#4Computer Science

34 Graduates

#5Political Science and Government

29 Graduates

#6History

25 Graduates

#7Statistics

23 Graduates

#8Biology

22 Graduates

#9English

21 Graduates

#10Legal Studies

21 Graduates

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Admissions

9%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

January 3

SAT Range

1370-1550

ACT Range

32-34

Application Fee

$60

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Considered but not required

Early Decision/Early Action

Yes

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Costs

$18,809

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$58,644

Students Receiving Financial Aid

66%

National Average Cost

$15,523

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After College

$65,000

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

92%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

90%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

1,971

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

1,971 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

0

Undergrads Over 25

1%

Pell Grant

21%

Varsity Athletes

30%

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Campus Life

89%

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

7:1

Evening Degree Programs

No

Athletic Conference

New England Small College Athletic Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division III (with football)

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