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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, General |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African-american/black Studies |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Asian Studies/civilization |
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| European Studies/civilization |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social And Philosophical Foundations Of Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Russian Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| American/U.S. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence |
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| Legal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Statistics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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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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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Research And Experimental Psychology, Other |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12,727
Applied
1,148
Accepted
1,910
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,562
Females Applied
597
Females Accepted
9%
Male Admissions
5,357
Males Applied
493
Males Accepted
9%
Applying
65
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Amherst College Writing Supplement |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 6th | April 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 8th | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | March 1st | April 15th | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 690 | 770 | ||
| SAT Math | 670 | 780 | ||
| ACT Composite | 31 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
66,650
Private
Fees
630
Full-time student fees
17,560
Room & board
9,490
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
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Financial Aid
67,881
Avg. Financial Aid Package
69,267
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
81,202
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
290
Avg. Loan Aid
30,724
Avg. Grant Aid
68,051
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
1,910
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
86%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 15.08% |
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| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| White or Caucasian | 35.86% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.21% |
| Asian | 15.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 8.43% |
| Other | 1.26% |
Gender
Male (45.24%)
Female (52.93%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 97% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
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., Zumbyes, Bluestockings) and Dancing and Stepping at Amherst College (DASAC)
Association of Amherst Students, Black Students Union, Student Publications (e.g., Amherst Student, Indicator), A Capella Groups (e.g., Zumbyes, Bluestockings) and Dancing and Stepping at Amherst College (DASAC)
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 | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
313
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 263
Part-time - 50
Male - 160
Female - 153
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