by our College Data Analytics TeamWhat kind of rankings and accolades has Amherst earned? Any College Factual rankings and awards Amherst holds are detailed on this page.
Amherst was awarded 38 ranking badges across College Factual’s 2026 analysis.
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| #4 out of 28 | #4 out of 28 | #4 out of 27 | #4 out of 27 |
#94 out of 3,449.
This makes Amherst a top 5% school for students.
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Amherst has 156 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Asian Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
Amherst has 156 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value American U.S. Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
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The rankings above are based primarily on data from the U.S. Department of Education, 2026 edition.
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