Amherst College - Admission
Application Fee
- Regular application fee: $55
- Out-of-state application fee: $55
- Online application fee: $55
- Paper and online application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need.
Acceptance & Retention
- Percent applicants admitted: 19%
- Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 97%
Transfer Students
- Total number of transfer students who applied: 168
- Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 25
Early Decision & Early Action
Admission Policies and Factors
Early decision and early action plans let you apply early to colleges, but there are different rules for each plan. See Help for more information.
Plan(s) available:
- Number of early decision applications received: 364
- Number admitted under early decision plan: 127
- Number enrolled under early decision plan: --
High School Preparation
Admission requirements:
- Essay(s) required
- SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject or ACT Required (ACT writing optional)
Very important admission factors:
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendations
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Academic GPA
- First generation college student
Important admission factors:
- Alumni Relation
- Class Rank
- Volunteer Work
Considered:
- Geographical Residence
- Racial/Ethnic Status
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Home-Schooled Students
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
| Recommended units: |
| English |
4 |
| Foreign Language |
4 |
| History |
2 |
| Math |
4 |
| Science |
3 |
| Science Lab |
1 |
| Social Studies |
2 |
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