Amherst College

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

Contact Katharine L. Fretwell
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Email: admission@amherst.edu
Phone: 413-542-2328
Fax: 413-542-2040

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
American Studies
Asian Studies
European Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology Related
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Latin
Russian
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,285

Applied

1,198

Accepted

1,836

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,160

Females Applied

597

Females Accepted

12%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,125

Males Applied

601

Males Accepted

15%

Acceptance Rate

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	May 15th

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	742	720	770
SAT Math	750	710	790
ACT Composite	33	32	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

55,520

Fees

906

Full-time student fees

14,740

Room & board

7,990

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

55,908

Avg. Financial Aid Package

60,141

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

66,093

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

449

Avg. Loan Aid

0

Avg. Grant Aid

54,715

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

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

1,836

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

86%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.75%
Black or African American	11.38%
White or Caucasian	43.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.6%
Asian	14.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	5.23%
Other	2.72%

Gender

Male (50.54%)

Female (49.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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	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

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

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			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

291

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 223

Part-time - 68

Male - 155

Female - 136

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