School Summary

Amherst College


General Information:

Founded in 1821, Amherst College is seated on 1020 acres located in Hampshire county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 7:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 4 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

PO Box 5000

Amherst, MA
01002-5000
For more information call: 413 542-2000. This school has a website at https://www.amherst.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $65
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Amherst College Writing Supplement
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $17,560.00 $17,560.00
Fees $630.00 $630.00
Total $18,190.00 $18,190.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.amherst.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Student-designed majors, Internships, Off-campus study, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 72% 70%
600-699 23% 22%
500-599 5% 7%
400-499 0% 1%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 83%
24-29 13%
18-23 3%
12-17 1%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 90%
11-25% 7.00%
26-50% 3.00%
Under 50% 0.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


No intramural male sports found.


No intramural female sports found.



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 864
Female 1,011
Total 1,910


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 864
Female 1,011
Total 1,910

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 16%
African American 11%
Hispanic 15%
Native American 0%
White 36%
Other 22%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 99%
At Least 25 Years Old 1%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 14%
Out Of State 86%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 97%
Live Off Campus 3%


Homecoming, Fall/Winter/Spring Carnivals, Spring Concert

Association of Amherst Students, Black Students Union, Student Publications (e.g., Amherst Student, Indicator), A Capella Groups (e.g., Zumbyes, Bluestockings), Dancing and Stepping at Amherst College (DASAC)


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 04.0801                                           Architectural History and Criticism, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 40.0201                                           Astronomy
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 16.1202                                           Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
  • 05.0107                                           Latin American Studies
  • 05.0103                                           Asian Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0106                                           European Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0102                                           American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 05.0207                                           Women's Studies
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 16.0402                                           Russian Language and Literature
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 13.0901                                           Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 22.0203                                           American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
  • 26.0299                                           Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 42.2799                                           Research and Experimental Psychology, Other

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