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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 |
---|---|---|
Architectural History And Criticism, General | ||
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
African-american/black Studies | ||
American/united States Studies/civilization | ||
Asian Studies/civilization | ||
European Studies/civilization | ||
Latin American Studies | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Social And Philosophical Foundations Of Education | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Russian Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
American/U.S. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Statistics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Social Sciences, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Film/cinema/media Studies | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,864
Applied
1,079
Accepted
1,898
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,389
Females Applied
612
Females Accepted
7%
Male Admissions
6,475
Males Applied
467
Males Accepted
7%
Applying
65
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
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 3rd | 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 % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 741 | 710 | 770 | |
SAT Math | 762 | 750 | 790 | |
ACT Composite | 34 | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
66,650
Private
Fees
630
Full-time student fees
17,560
Room & board
9,490
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
62,071
Avg. Financial Aid Package
62,236
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
71,655
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
534
Avg. Loan Aid
0
Avg. Grant Aid
60,767
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
1,898
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
85%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 15.86% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 10.8% |
White or Caucasian | 38.2% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.21% |
Asian | 13.86% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.21% |
Two or more races | 7.48% |
Other | 1.9% |
Gender
Male (48.31%)
Female (51.69%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 97% |
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., 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 | |
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Squash | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | 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 | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | 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 | 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
310
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 250
Part-time - 60
Male - 158
Female - 152
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