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Amherst College

Amherst, MA

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Overview

Amherst College is a 4-year institution located in Amherst, MA.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 5000
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

Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
Architectural History And Criticism, General Checkmark
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
Asian Studies/civilization Checkmark
Asian-american Studies Checkmark
European Studies/civilization Checkmark
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Women's Studies Checkmark
Biological...

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,743
Applied
1,238
Accepted
1,914
Enrolled
9%
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Female Admissions

6,776
Females Applied
652
Females Accepted
10%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

6,121
Males Applied
508
Males Accepted
8%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

75
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 6th April 1st No
Out of state Fall freshmen January 6th January 1st No
Early decision plan November 1st December 15th No
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer March 1st Not reported No

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 740 780
SAT Math 750 800
ACT Composite 33 35

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

73,140
Private
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Fees

660
Full-time student fees
18,390
Room & board
9,940
Room only

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% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,914
Total Undergrad students
13%
International Students
86%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 13.79%
Black or African American 8.88%
White or Caucasian 36.36%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 16.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.05%
Two or more races 8.62%
Other 2.46%

Gender

Male (44.25%)
Female (54.02%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements None
Housing options Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 97%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
LitFest: Illuminating Great Writing & Amherst College's Literary Life, Fall Festival and City Streets Festival

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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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
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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

338
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 250
Part-time - 88
Male - 174
Female - 164
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