Amherst University

Mailing Address: Boltwood Ave., Amherst, MA 01002

Rank on 2008 List: 9

Rank on 2006 List: 13

Average GPA: 3.6

Total Enrollment: 1,648

African American Enrollment: 152

Acceptance Rates: 18%

*Average SAT scores: Reading: 670-770; Math: 660-760; Writing: 670-760

Black Student Group:

African & Caribbean Students Union African Students Organization (ASO), Black Student Union

Summer Programs: N/A

Application Deadlines: Jan. 1

Early Admissions Deadline:

Nov. 15

Start Sending Acceptance Letters: Dec. 15 for early admission

Financial Aid Options/Deadlines: Feb. 15 for regular admission

Costs:

Tuition: $37,640; Housing: $9,790; Books: $1,000

Greek Organizations: None

*25th Percentile-75th Percentile