Amherst College - Amherst, MA
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Amherst College
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree. Amherst College is a private, for-profit school.
Contacting the School
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
Main Phone: (413) 542-2000
Web Site: www.amherst.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 1,683 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 220 male students and 254 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.4% of the student body, while females made up 53.6%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (160)%, Hispanic (196)%, Asian (152)%, and Native American (6)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 17.6% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 670. One quarter of students scored at least 770.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 660 or higher. One fourth of students scored 760 or higher.
Degree Programs
Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies
ComputerEnglish Language And LiteratureHistory And Social SciencesInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLife SciencesLiterature And Language- Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
- Eastern European Language And Literature
- Germanic Language And Literature
- Romance Language And Literature
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Amherst College belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- New England Small College Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 48,352 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 37,232 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 48,352 |
Admission Requirements
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- Recommendations are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- High-school GPA is recommended.
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
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