Amherst College

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 9, 2026 (closed). Applicants for financial aid must submit financial aid application materials by November 13, 2026. Decision: Decisions will be released in early to mid-December 2026.
• RD: January 5, 2027. Applicants for financial aid must submit financial aid application materials by January 15, 2027. Decision: Decisions will be released around March 20, 2027; reply to confirm enrollment by May 1.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-12

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 13,743 applicants, 1,238 admitted (9.0%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1490–1580, ACT 33–35.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Standardized test scores, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability.
• Important: Class rank, Character/personal qualities, First generation, Volunteer work, Work experience.
• Considered: Geographical residence.
• Not considered: Interview, Alumni/ae relation, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Level of applicant's interest.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $90,670 (tuition and fees $70,480; housing and food $18,390; other expenses $1,800).
• Undergraduate application fee: $65.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Amherst College for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 9, 2026 (closed). Applicants for financial aid must submit financial aid application materials by November 13, 2026. Decision: Decisions will be released in early to mid-December 2026. RD: January 5, 2027. Applicants for financial aid must submit financial aid application materials by January 15, 2027. Decision: Decisions will be released around March 20, 2027; reply to confirm enrollment by May 1.

What is the admission rate at Amherst College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 13,743 applicants, 1,238 admitted (9.0%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1490–1580, ACT 33–35.

What does Amherst College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Standardized test scores, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability. Important: Class rank, Character/personal qualities, First generation, Volunteer work, Work experience. Considered: Geographical residence. Not considered: Interview, Alumni/ae relation, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Level of applicant's interest.

How much does it cost to attend Amherst College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $90,670 (tuition and fees $70,480; housing and food $18,390; other expenses $1,800). Undergraduate application fee: $65.