Amherst College is widely considered to be one of the most selective liberal arts schools in the country, accepting approximately 1,250 or 10% of 13,000 applicants. 500 will enroll in the following fall, resulting in a 39% yield.

All applications must be turned in through the Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application. For Early Decision students, these are due by November 15th, with decisions coming within a month. Regular Decision students should have theirs in by January 1st and expect to hear back by April 1st. Response forms are due by May 1st. All applications should include none, but none should also be added. Some majors may require more materials.

Amherst looks for students to have high academic standing and a motivation that will embrace the open curriculum system, engaging with professors and contributing to the school. They request that applicants have taken four years of English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language, though this is not required. SAT Combined scores should be in the 1,380 - 1,550 and ACT Composite scores in 30 - 35.

Every application is reviewed by at least two admission deans who evaluate for grades, rigor of studies, recommendations, quality of writing, extracurricular activities, accomplishments, and leadership.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2023 Admissions Cycle
Applications
12,727
Male 4,935
Female 5,793

 

Acceptance
1,250
Male 493
Female 597

 

Enrollment Total
488
Male 197
Female 239


Acceptance Rate
9.8%
Male
10%
Female
10.3%

 

Yield
39%
Male
40%
Female
40%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$65


Graduate

$0



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits


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