Amherst College Rankings 2027

Amherst is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education and commitment to academic excellence. The college offers a diverse range of majors and encourages students to engage in research and collaborative learning. Amherst's picturesque campus provides a supportive environment for personal growth and academic exploration. The college's emphasis on community engagement and social responsibility prepares students to make meaningful contributions to society. Amherst College is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

Amherst College Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score

77.4

Global Rank

#1,164

Regional Rank

#330

Country Rank

#281

Institution Status

Recognized, Verified

Amherst College Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Amherst College’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

82.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

85 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

83 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

79 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

77 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

78 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

80.5 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

79 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

78 / 100

Institutional Awards

76.5 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

77.5 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

74.5 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

76.5 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

80 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

81 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

79.5 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

78.5 / 100

Quality of Employment

80 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

77 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

76 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

77 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

75.5 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

74.5 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

74 / 100

International Student Support

75 / 100

International Students & Faculty

75 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

73 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

73.5 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

73.5 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

74.5 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

74 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

75.5 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

75 / 100

Research Output & Scale

76 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

75 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

78 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

79 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

76 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

81 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

80 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

82 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

80 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

77.5 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

78 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

77.5 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

78.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

79.5 / 100

Student Support Services

79 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

71.5 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

72.5 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

69 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

70 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

69.5 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

70.5 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

70 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

72 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

72 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

71 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

73 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

73 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

72.5 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

74.5 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

74 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

73.5 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

71 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

75 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

79 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

75 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

76 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

77.5 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

78 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

78.5 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

77.5 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

78 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

79 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

78 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

76.5 / 100

Amherst College Historical Rankings

Explore Amherst College's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for Amherst College

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year	Overall Score	Global Rank
1980	NA	#1242
1981	NA	#1248
1982	NA	#1260
1983	NA	#1265
1984	NA	#1263
1985	NA	#1274
1986	NA	#1208
1987	NA	#1208
1988	NA	#1200
1989	NA	#1208
1990	NA	#1205
1991	NA	#1208
1992	NA	#1208
1993	NA	#1286
1994	NA	#1208
1995	NA	#1208
1996	NA	#1208
1997	NA	#1207
1998	NA	#1208
1999	NA	#1208
2000	NA	#1263
2001	NA	#1259
2002	NA	#1251
2003	NA	#1274
2004	NA	#1274
2005	NA	#1242
2006	NA	#1236
2007	NA	#1232
2008	NA	#1227
2009	NA	#1223
2010	NA	#1218
2011	NA	#1214
2012	NA	#1241
2013	NA	#1239
2014	NA	#1259
2015	NA	#1214
2016	NA	#1181
2017	NA	#1196
2018	NA	#1196
2019	NA	#2271
2020	NA	#2259
2021	NA	#2565
2022	NA	#1434
2023	76	#1075
2024	75.64	#1075
2025	73.85	#1255
2026	73.85	#1255
2027	77.4	#1164

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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