A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Amherst are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
14%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at Amherst College with a gender ratio of 0% women to 0.05% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Amherst has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.05%
|
| Women |
0.1%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1
|
| Women |
2
|
Amherst serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 91% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
9%
|
| Out of State |
77%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164465 IPEDS survey data for Amherst College.
Last updated February 24, 2025