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Institution Profile
Name: Amherst College
Address: Boltwood Avenue
City: Amherst
State: MA, 01002-5000
Website: www.amherst.edu
Phone: (413) 542-2000
Size: 1,000 - 4,999
Setting: Town: Fringe
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Highest Offering: Bachelor's degree
Costs and Fees At-a-Glance
- Application Fee: $60.00
- Tuition: $42,898.00
- Books & Supplies: $1,000.00
- Room & Board: $11,200.00
Submission Requirements Checklist
- Admissions Tests: Required
- Teacher Recommendations: Required
- School GPA: Recommended
- Class Rank: Recommended
- Transcript: Required
Application Information
- Application Deadline: January 01
- Common Application: yes
- Universal Application: no
Student Body
In 2010, for all enrolled students the ratio of men to women:
In 2010, for all enrolled students the racial breakdown was:
Athletics
Conference: NCAA Division III (with football)
Total Male Participants: 320
Total Female Participants: 242
Admissions
| Applicant Pool | Applications | Acceptances | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 3,655 | 553 | 15% |
| Women | 4,805 | 574 | 11% |
| Total | 8,460 | 1,127 | 13% |
| Test Type | Score Type | 25% | 75% | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | Math | 660 | 770 | 68% |
| Writing | 670 | 770 | ||
| Critical Reading | 660 | 760 | ||
| ACT | English | 31 | 31 | 36% |
| Math | 29 | 34 | ||
| Writing | ||||
| Composite | 30 | 34 |
Tuition
The table below contains estimates costs for full-time beginning undergraduate students.
| Location | 2008 - 9 | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In District | $38,310.00 | $38,928.00 | $40,862.00 | $42,898.00 |
| In State | $38,310.00 | $38,928.00 | $40,862.00 | $42,898.00 |
| Out Of State | $38,310.00 | $38,928.00 | $40,862.00 | $42,898.00 |
| Cost | 2008 - 9 | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Room & Board | $9,790.00 | $10,150.00 | $10,660.00 | $11,200.00 |
Enrollments
In 2009, the enrollment at this institution was comprised of:
| Degree Type | Part Time | Full Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 0 | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| Graduate | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1,750 | 1,750 |
Financial Aid
Below is the average financial aid information for beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
| Grant | Num Students | Pct Students | Avg Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 57 | 0% | $3,812.00 | $217,277.00 |
| Federal Loan | 56 | 0% | $4,360.00 | $244,136.00 |
| Institution Grant | 221 | 50% | $2,012.00 | $34,196.00 |
| Total Aid | 221 | 0% | $35,395.00 | $7,822,195.00 |
Financial aid is only available to those who qualify
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