#226
World rank
12.9%
Acceptance rate
1821
Established
1,849
Students
Private (Not for Profit)
Type
Rankings
Amherst College is consistently recognized among the top higher education institutions in the United States:
- Ranked #2 among National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report 2025.
- Ranked #534 globally in the CWUR World University Rankings 2025/2026.
Read from amherst.edu on 12 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.