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OFFICIAL SCORECARD
Amherst College
Amherst, MA · Private nonprofit
Acceptance rate
9.0%
Average SAT
1533
Tuition, out-of-state (yr)
$70,480
Tuition, in-state (yr)
$70,480
Undergraduates
1,911
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$77,644
Type
Private nonprofit
State
Massachusetts (MA)
International students
13.1%
STEM degrees
37%
🎓 37% of degrees here are in STEM fields — international students graduating in a STEM major qualify for up to 3 years of OPT work authorization in the US (vs. 1 year for other majors), which matters if you plan to work after graduation.
Figures come from the US Department of Education College Scorecard. For current admission policies and costs, always check the school's official website.