Overall Amherst College Acceptance Rate
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1360 - 1553
- ACT Scores: 31 - 34
How Hard Is It to Get into Amherst College
Applicant Selectivity: Highly Selective
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Amherst is considered highly selective. Many accepted applicants score in the top-range on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having a solid high school GPA and number of college prep courses.
How Does Amherst College Compare to Other Liberal Arts Colleges in MA
Nearby College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Bay Path University | 77% |
| College of the Holy Cross | 37% |
| Eastern Nazarene College | 61% |
| Gordon College | 93% |
| Harvard University | 6% |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 73% |
| Smith College | 38% |
| Stonehill College | 75% |
| Wellesley College | 30% |
| Williams College | 18% |
Admissions Requirements
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
Amherst College offers a binding Early Decision offer, which allows applicants to submit their applications early in exchange for exclusivity. ED Applications have a November deadline. More than 90 percent of the school’s applicants choose not to pursue this route, however, choosing to apply by the later January 1 deadline.
The college’s application requirements include recommendations from a counselor and two teachers; ACT or SAT scores; high school transcripts and first period grades from the application year. Students must also complete a written essay and either a Common Application, Coalition Application or QuestBridge Application.
Number of Applicants, Percent Admitted, and Enrolled Students
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 8568 | 45% | 55% |
| Admitted: | 14 | 15% | 13% |
| Enrolled: | 39 | 39% | 40% |
Average Standardized Test Scores
| SAT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 680 - 773 |
| Math | 680 - 780 |
| Total Score: | 1360 - 1553 |
| ACT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 32 - 35 |
| Math | 29 - 34 |
| Composite Score: | 31 - 34 |
