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

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

ComputerEnglish Language And LiteratureHistory And Social SciencesInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPsychology

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Amherst College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Financial Flexibility

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

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:Recommended (but not required):
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