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Amherst College

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Overview

Founded in 1821, the Amherst College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Amherst (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Amherst College (AC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Amherst College (AC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 203-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Amherst College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Amherst College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Amherst College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Amherst College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym AC
Founded 1821
Motto Terras Irradient
Let them give light to the world
Colours Purple and white
Mascot Mammoths
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University Location

Address Boltwood Avenue
Amherst
01002-5000 Massachusetts
United States
Amherst College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Amherst College Phone Number +1 (413) 542 2000
Amherst College Fax Number +1 (413) 542 2040

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Amherst College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Amherst College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Amherst College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Amherst College.

Amherst College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Amherst College's admission information.

Amherst College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Amherst College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Amherst College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Amherst College's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Amherst College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Amherst College's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 5000
Amherst 01002-5000
(413) 542 2328


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Amherst College.

Amherst College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Amherst College has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Amherst College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Amherst College's Control Type Control Type

Amherst College is a private higher education institution.


Amherst College's Entity Type Entity Type

Amherst College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Amherst College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Amherst College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Amherst College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Amherst College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Amherst College's main facilities:


Amherst College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Amherst College's Library

Amherst College's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 915,214 physical volumes, 50,168 physical media, 134,832 digital/electronic media and 327 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 46 full-time employees, including 20 librarians. Amherst College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Amherst College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Amherst College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,000 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Amherst College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Amherst College's main services:


Amherst College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Amherst College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Amherst College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Amherst College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Amherst College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Amherst College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Amherst College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1929


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Amherst College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Five College Consortium
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Amherst College's Facebook page Amherst College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Amherst College's X (formerly Twitter) page Amherst College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Amherst College's YouTube channel Amherst College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Amherst College's Instagram page Amherst College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Amherst College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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