Amherst College
About Amherst College
General Information
Academic Programs
Admission Requirements
Majors and Degree Programs
Tuition and Fees
About Amherst College
Amherst College seeks to provide the very best liberal arts education to undergraduate students and outstanding support to a faculty engaged in teaching and research. The College brings a diverse group of distinguished faculty members and exceptional students together in a residential setting conducive to personal and intellectual development. It encourages faculty to contribute to their disciplines and to society through scholarship, performance or professional work. Amherst promotes breadth of study for all students through its advising system and depth through its departmental majors. An Amherst education fosters critical thought and creative achievement in the sciences, arts and humanities by emphasizing close interaction between faculty and students and by offering vigorous support for independent research.General Information
Address
Boltwood AvenueAmherst, Massachusetts 01002-5000
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Phone Numbers
General Info: (413) 542-2000Financial Aid Office: (413) 542-2296
Addmissions Office: (413) 542-2328
Type of College
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or aboveWebsite
www.amherst.eduAcademic Programs
Special Learning Opportunities (ROTC, Teacher Certification, Distance Learning, Study abroad, Weekend Evening)Student Services (Counseling service, employment services, placement services, day care)
Credit Accepted (Dual credit, AP credits):
Religious Affiliation: none
Federal Aid:
Undergraduate Student Age:
Admission Requirements
Open admissions policy: NoUndergraduate application fee: 55
Number of applicants: 6142
Percent admitted: 18.63
Secondary School GPA: Recommended
Secondary School Rank: Recommended
Secondary School Record: Required
Completion of college-preparatory program: Recommended
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required
Percent of Students submitting SAT scores: 83%
Percent of Students submitting ACT scores: 17%
SAT Critical Reading 25th Percentile: 670
SAT Critical Reading 75th Percentile: 770
SAT Math 25th Percentile: 660
SAT Math 75th Percentile: 760
ACT Composite 25th Percentile: 28
ACT Composite 75th Percentile: 33
Majors and Degree Programs
| Major | Cert. | Award | Assoc. | Bach. | Masters | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African-American/Black Studies | X | |||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | |||||
| Anthropology | X | |||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | X | |||||
| Astronomy | X | |||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||||
| Computer Science | X | |||||
| Drama & Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||||
| Economics, General | X | |||||
| English Language & Literature, General | X | |||||
| European Studies/Civilization | X | |||||
| French Language & Literature | X | |||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||||
| German Language & Literature | X | |||||
| History, General | X | |||||
| Latin Language & Literature | X | |||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||||
| Music, General | X | |||||
| Neuroscience | X | |||||
| Philosophy | X | |||||
| Physics, General | X | |||||
| Political Science & Government, General | X | |||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||||
| Russian Language & Literature | X | |||||
| Sociology | X | |||||
| Spanish Language & Literature | X | |||||
| Women's Studies | X |
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $34280.00Out-of-state: $34280.00
Books and supplies: $950.00
Total Expense In State On Campus: $46010.00
Total Expense In State Off Campus: $35230.00
Total Expense In State Off Campus with Family: $35230.00
Total Expense Out of State On Campus: $46010.00
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus: $35230.00
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus with Family: $35230.00
