Tuition (in-state)$70,600
Student : faculty7:1
Acceptance9%
Enrollment1,900
Walk score60
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Education
| Programs | Economics, mathematics, English, political science, neuroscience |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 95% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $70,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $70,600 |
| Room and board | $18,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 7:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 95%
Location and walk score
60/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Emily Dickinson Museum
- Five College concerts
- Norwottuck Rail Trail
Graduate degrees
- No graduate degrees
- undergraduate only
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$68,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesLoeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning; funds up to $5,000 per summer internship
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- Teach For America
- McKinsey
- Deloitte
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
82%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Loeb Center summer internship funding
- Charles Hamilton Houston internships
- Amherst alumni internships
Alumni
| Living alumni | 24,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits |
Notable graduates
- Calvin Coolidge
- Dan Brown
- David Foster Wallace
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | NESCAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met, no loans · Deadline: Jan 3
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