Amherst College application deadlines for fall 2027
Amherst, Massachusetts · Private · 1,911 undergrads
Amherst's early decision is due Nov 9, 2026 and regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027. Checked on amherst.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Amherst due?
Today
Early decisionBinding
Due Monday, Nov 9, 2026 57days
Regular decision
Due Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 Every Amherst deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | amherst.edu |
| Regular decision | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | amherst.edu |
Does Amherst need the SAT or ACT?
Amherst is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions people ask
When is the Amherst College early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision is due Mon, Nov 9, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on amherst.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Amherst College regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Tue, Jan 5, 2027. Checked on amherst.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Amherst College require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Amherst is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on amherst.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: amherst.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: amherst.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
Updated Nov 5, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers