| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.18 |
| Liaison | Weston Dripps |
| Submission Date | Aug. 19, 2024 |
Amherst College
PA-9: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 3.00 |
Weston
Dripps Director of Sustainability Sustainability |
Does the institution have the required data and wish to pursue this indicator?:
Local currency code:
Local hourly minimum wage for students:
Average annual net price of attendance for low-income students:
Number of paid work-hours per year required to meet the average net price of attendance for low-income students:
Points earned for indicator PA 9.1:
Does the institution have the required data and wish to pursue this indicator?:
Percentage of students that are low-income:
Description of the methodology used to identify low-income students:
This figure includes:
- the proportion of students who are awarded Pell grants (24%)
- the proportion of students who are international students and fall in a similar socio-economic group (7%)
Points earned for indicator PA 9.2:
Is an applicant’s relationship to the institution’s alumni or donors a factor that is positively considered in the institution’s admission decisions?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the factors that are considered in the institution’s admission decisions:
Amherst College ended its previous practice of a legacy admission preference in 2021.
The college ended the program because it inadvertently limits educational opportunity by granting a preference to those whose parents are graduates of the College. ,Amhers strives to create as much opportunity for as many academically talented young people as possible, regardless of financial background or legacy status. There should be no doubt that a world-class education is within reach for students from all income groups. At Amherst, that includes a need-blind admission process that offers substantial loan-free scholarship support for the vast majority of families and a financial aid program that will expand the number of students and families who can afford an Amherst education. It will also help them, once admitted, take full advantage of their educational experience without financial pressure.
More details are available in the press release.
Points earned for indicator PA 9.3:
Notes about the information provided for this credit:
Additional documentation for this credit:
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