#226
World rank
12.9%
Acceptance rate
1821
Established
1,849
Students
Private (Not for Profit)
Type
Scholarships
Amherst College offers one of the most comprehensive financial aid programs globally:
- Need-Blind Admissions: Admissions decisions for all applicants—including international students—are made without considering financial need.
- 100% Demonstrated Need Met: Amherst meets 100% of calculated financial need for all admitted international students.
- No-Loan Financial Aid: All financial aid packages consist entirely of grants and work-study opportunities, allowing students to graduate debt-free.
Read from amherst.edu on 12 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.