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Amherst College

Amherst, MAPrivate1,911 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
9.0%
SAT middle 50%
1490–1580
ACT middle 50%
33–35
Next deadline
Jan 5
Application fee
$75

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 9, 2026 Early Decision Decision by early-to-mid December · Binding Closed
Jan 5, 2027 Regular Decision Decision by late March · Non-binding 56 days left
“Early Decision - Deadline is Nov. 9, 2026”
Source: amherst.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Application Common App, Apply Coalition, with Scoir, QuestBridge Application
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays 1 essay prompt listed on the official page
Fee $75

Tuition & fees
$73,830
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$95,161
6-year graduation
93%
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