Amherst College
(Amherst, MA)
Amherst is a private, liberal arts college. Founded in 1821 as an educational institution for men, it began admitting women in 1975. Its 978-acre campus is located close to the center of Amherst, 55 miles west of Worcester.
Admissions
16%
of Applicants Admitted
of Applicants Admitted
Admitted Freshmen Ranked
- 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
- December 31, 1969
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1980–2280 SAT Total
- 660–760 SAT Reading
- 650–780 SAT Math
- 660–770 SAT Writing
- 30–34 ACT Composite
- 30–34 ACT English
- 29–35 ACT Math
- 28–33 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
$51,878
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $38,928
- $38,928
- $11,950
- $1,000
Will I Like It
1,819
number of undergraduates
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Town
- 51% Women
- 1% of students are 25 or older
Famous Alumni
Debby Applegate - Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
Henry Ward Beecher - Preacher, Writer and Thinker
Clarence Birdseye - Inventor of Frozen Foods
Jonatha Brooke - Musician
Dan Brown - Author of The Da Vinci Code
Calvin Coolidge - American President
Francisco Flores - President of El Salvador
Susaannah Grant - Screenwriter
Joseph E. Stiglitz - Nobel Laureate in Economics
Harlan Fiske Stone - U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Henry Ward Beecher - Preacher, Writer and Thinker
Clarence Birdseye - Inventor of Frozen Foods
Jonatha Brooke - Musician
Dan Brown - Author of The Da Vinci Code
Calvin Coolidge - American President
Francisco Flores - President of El Salvador
Susaannah Grant - Screenwriter
Joseph E. Stiglitz - Nobel Laureate in Economics
Harlan Fiske Stone - U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics
Engineering
Computer Science
Health & Medicine
Pre-Med
Humanities
English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy, Religion
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Science & Math
Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology
Extra Curriculars
Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats
Mailing Address
Boltwood AvenueAmherst, MA 01002-5000
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