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Acceptance Rate History
Amherst College
MA · Current rate: 10%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.82% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 7.26% | 14,864 | 1,079 |
| 2021 | 8.74% | 13,999 | 1,224 |
| 2020 | 11.83% | 10,603 | 1,254 |
| 2019 | 11.31% | 10,569 | 1,195 |
| 2018 | 12.81% | 9,723 | 1,246 |
| 2017 | 12.9% | 9,285 | 1,198 |
| 2016 | 13.69% | 8,396 | 1,149 |
| 2015 | 14.12% | 8,568 | 1,210 |
| 2014 | 13.84% | 8,477 | 1,173 |
| 2013 | 14.28% | 7,927 | 1,132 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Amherst College's acceptance rate has decreased from 14.3% in 2013 to 9.8% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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