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Overview
Amherst College is a 4-year institution located in Amherst, MA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 5000
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
United States
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
United States
Contact
Matthew L. McGann
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Email: admission@amherst.edu
Phone: 413-542-2328
Fax: 413-542-2040
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Email: admission@amherst.edu
Phone: 413-542-2328
Fax: 413-542-2040
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architectural History And Criticism |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| European Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Research And Experimental Psychology Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10,569
Applied
1,195
Accepted
1,839
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,792
Females Applied
642
Females Accepted
11%
Male Admissions
4,777
Males Applied
553
Males Accepted
12%
Applying
65
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Amherst College Supplement |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | April 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 727 | 690 | 760 | |
| SAT Math | 750 | 720 | 790 | |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 31 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
59,890
Private
Fees
1,000
Full-time student fees
15,910
Room & board
8,630
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
58,806
Avg. Financial Aid Package
59,559
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
69,434
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
389
Avg. Loan Aid
0
Avg. Grant Aid
57,760
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,839
Total Undergrad students
9%
International Students
86%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.16% |
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| Black or African American | 10.17% |
| White or Caucasian | 43.28% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.49% |
| Asian | 14.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 6.53% |
| Other | 2.66% |
Gender
Male (49.76%)
Female (50.24%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 98% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Fall/Winter/Spring Carnivals and Spring Concert
Homecoming, Fall/Winter/Spring Carnivals and Spring Concert
Student Services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Association of Amherst Students, Black Students Union, Student Publications (e.g., Amherst Student, Indicator), A Capella Groups (e.g., Zumbye's, Bluestockings) and Amherst Dance
Association of Amherst Students, Black Students Union, Student Publications (e.g., Amherst Student, Indicator), A Capella Groups (e.g., Zumbye's, Bluestockings) and Amherst Dance
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Squash | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Faculty
292
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 231
Part-time - 61
Male - 149
Female - 143
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