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#575 in World

#224 in USA

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Amherst College Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.Sc.(6 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo
B.A.(5 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo
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Q:   Is a degree from Amherst College valid in India?
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Yes, a degree from Amherst College is considered valid in India, since the institute is accredited by prominent bodies such as New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

The institute's most recent accreditation came in 2019, & its the latest upcoming accreditation is scheduled for spring of 2028, as per an official media release by Amherst.

Q:   What major is Amherst College known for?
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The Amherst College is known to offer over 40 majors across some prominent industry relevant fields.

However, as per data curated from the College's official website, its Humanities, Natural Science & Social Science courses are known to be among its most prominent ones.

Some other popular majors offered by Amherst include: Computer Science, Biology, English, Music, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Theater & Dance.

Q:   Are students happy at Amherst College?
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As per student reviews curated from an unofficial source, most students at Amherst College are known to be content with the environment they are exposed to at the campus.

The campus offers an array of opportunities for students to be part of academic & non-academic events, allowing them to improve their overall skillset while at the same time have fun with peers.

Accommodation is described as “decent”, with all essential facilities maintained by the college's housing department.

Q:   Is Amherst part of the Ivy League?
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No, the Amherst College is not part of the Ivy League which are known to be among the best colleges & universities in the United States & globally.

The eight members that form part of the Ivy League are:

·      Harvard University

·      Columbia University

·      University of Pennsylvania

·      Yale University

·      Princeton University

·      Cornell University

·      Brown University

·      Dartmouth College

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Q:   What is Amherst ranked in the world?
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As per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Amherst College, based in Amherst, Massachusetts, is ranked #572 among all colleges & universities in the world.

Another prominent global university ranking platform, ranks it #301-350 for its “Ranking by Subject” category for the year 2025.

Q:   Is Amherst College a Tier 1 school?
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The Amherst College is not known to be a Tier 1 institute. Tier 1 institutes generally comprise of private research universities such as MIT, Stanford, CalTech, Duke & John Hopkins.

Amherst falls in the category of Tier 2 institutions. Tier 2 majorly comprises of private liberal arts colleges such as Williams, Smith, Amherst & Swarthmore among others.

Q:   Is Amherst College a top 20 school?
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The institute's ranking as part of the top 20 colleges in the United States, depends on the parameter for which, it is being judged.

The college, overall, does not rank among the country's top 20 higher educational institutes, however, a popular ranking publication ranks it #2 as part of its 2025 edition of the “Best Colleges in Liberal Arts” rankings.

On a country-level, the institute ranks #245 as per popularity rankings given by Shiksha.

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Answered 8 months ago

Amherst & UMass are part of the best institutes in Amherst, Massachusetts.

As far as rankings are concerned, University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a rank of #41 comfortably beats Amherst College (#245) as per Shiksha country-level rankings.

Acceptance rate wise too, UMass with an acceptance rate

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The Amherst College graduate employment rate stands at 74.7%, after the first six months of completing graduation, per the Class of 2024 Student Outcome Survey, rolled out by the institute.

Additionally, 16.2% of its students are enrolled as part of Continuing Education. The total percentage of stude

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Amherst College asks for a standard application fee of USD 75 (INR 6,400) from all first-year applicants.

The application fee is non-refundable & is mandatory to be paid during the application process, without which the application cannot go through for consideration.

The institute advises students to

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No, the Amherst College is not known to offer a merit-based scholarship of any kind. The institute only offers need-based scholarships, from its early beginnings in the 18th century.

Listed below are some popular scholarships offered by Amherst to its international students:

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The Amherst life is known to be “vibrant”, with something there for everyone. The campus houses a diverse student population, that is known to be welcoming to students from all backgrounds.

The campus offers over 100 student organizations, accommodation facilities that hosts about 97 percent of the c

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