CAMPUS · AMHERST, MA · PRIVATE

Amherst College

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for Amherst is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on Amherst, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

9.8%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to Amherst College: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check Amherst College's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that Amherst College expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why Amherst College specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

Amherst College Transfer FAQs

What is Amherst College's transfer acceptance rate?

Amherst College does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 9.8%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to Amherst College?

With a 9.8% freshman acceptance rate, Amherst College typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.7+ with strong A's in transferable coursework. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are Amherst College transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including Amherst College accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check Amherst College's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.