Amherst College

Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 542-2000

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1910

Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above

Main Website: www.amherst.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $48,526.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $64,006.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $64,006.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 670 778
SAT Math 680 770
SAT Writing 670 770
ACT Composite 30 34
ACT English 31 35
ACT Math 28 34
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 65%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 17%
Average Federal Grant $5,485.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 2%
Average state aid $650.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 57%
Average institutional aid $40,826.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 11%
Average student loan $6,066.00
Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Majors
African-american/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Architectural History and Criticism
Art/art Studies
Asian Studies/Civilization
Astronomy
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Computer Science
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Economics
English Language and Literature
Environmental Studies
European Studies/Civilization
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
French Language and Literature
Geology/Earth Science
German Language and Literature
History
Latin Language and Literature
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Neuroscience
Non-professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Religion/Religious Studies
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies

Massachusetts Scholarships

Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program
Scholarship for Massachusetts residents who are undergraduate students employed as a paraprofessional in a Massachusetts public school. Students must be enrolled full- or part-time in a degree program in an eligible Massachusetts institution leading to teacher certification. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Norman Dupuis & Lucille Tasse Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Assumption College. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Arthur & Phyllis Brockway Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Stonehill College who are majoring or minoring in Health Care Administration. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Health Sciences Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Endicott College in Massachusetts majoring in Nursing. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. Renewable; maintain 2.5 GPA. more...
Lucius H. & Dorothy J. Tarbell Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending Western New England College. Award based on financial need, academic merit and extracurricular activities. Nonrenewable. more...
Randall Clark Bean Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time college juniors or seniors at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Due date, number, and amount of awards may vary. A copy of the FAFSA must be included with application packet. more...
George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Assumption College. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Joseph H. Hagan Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Assumption College. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Reverand Arthur A. Sylvestre Scholarship
Scholarship for members of St. Martin's Parish in Somersworth, New Hampshire undergraduate students enrolled at Assumption College. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
David E. Matson Book Award
Scholarship for college juniors or seniors enrolled at Boston University College of Engineering majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...

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