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Amherst College

Amherst, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$62,537

Acceptance Rate

10%

Graduation Rate

93%

Annual Tuition

$67,280

At a Glance

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Total Students

1,907

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Retention Rate

97%

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Faculty Ratio

7

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Financial Aid

9%

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Median Debt

$13,740

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Amherst College is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 1,907. The college has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 9.8% of applicants. Amherst has a strong record of student success, with a 92.7% graduation rate and a 96.8% retention rate. The annual tuition is $67,280.

Graduates of Amherst College experience strong earnings potential. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $47,401, increasing to $62,537 after five years and $77,644 after ten years. The median debt for students is $13,740. A small percentage of students, 8.8%, receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$47k

1 YEAR

$63k

5 YEARS

$78k

10 YEARS

Top 13% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Amherst College alumni earn a median salary of $47,401. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $62,537, and after ten years, the median salary is $77,644. The median debt for students is $13,740. Only 8.8% of students receive financial aid.

Amherst College has a high retention rate of 96.8%. The graduation rate is 92.7%. The college has a low acceptance rate of 9.8%. The in-state tuition is $67,280. The total student population is 1,907.

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Campus Location

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Amherst, Massachusetts

Amherst, MA 01002-5000

Amherst College is located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Amherst College has an acceptance rate of 10%.