Amherst College
Founded 1821
President Michael Elliott (President)
Fees USD 67,580
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Amherst College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1821 in Amherst, Massachusetts. Consistently ranked in the top 3 liberal arts colleges in the United States, Amherst enrolls 2,000 students and practices need-blind admissions for all students worldwide, meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need. Amherst is unique for its open curriculum — no required courses — allowing students complete freedom to design their education. Part of the Five Colleges consortium with UMass Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire.
Distinctive Features
- Open Curriculum — No required courses; complete freedom to design your education
- Need-Blind Admissions — Need-blind for all students worldwide; meets 100% of need
- Five Colleges Consortium — Cross-registration with UMass, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health sciences; top medical school acceptance rates
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~9% | Tuition: ~$67,580 | Need-blind worldwide; meets 100% of need