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Deadline
January 6, 2026
186 Days Left
Admissions Department
PO Box 5000 Amherst, MA 01002-5000
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 2
Foreign Language 4
Social Studies 2
History 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted February 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
PO Box 5000
Amherst
MA
01002-5000
Fax
(413) 542-2040
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 6, 2026
Application Fee
$75
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 8
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms required
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
3 required for all freshmen
Other
Amherst College Writing Supplement required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
9% of 12,727 applicants were admitted
Women
9% of 6,562 applicants were admitted
Men
9% of 5,357 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
500 (46%) of 1,090 admitted students enrolled
Women
286 (48%) of 597 admitted students enrolled
Men
214 (43%) of 493 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
924
Students Accepting Wait List Position
599
Students Admitted From Wait List
47
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 670-780 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
70%
Score of 600 - 700
22%
Score of 500 - 600
7%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 690-770 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
72%
Score of 600 - 700
23%
Score of 500 - 600
5%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
31-35 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
83%
Score of 24 - 29
13%
Score of 18 - 23
3%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
61%
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
5%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
85%
Score of 24 - 29
9%
Score of 18 - 23
5%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 90%
Top quarter: 97%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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