Amherst College
Boltwood AvenueAmherst, 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
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
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...