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Amherst College

Amherst College Lord Jeffs
Amherst College Lord Jeffs
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5000
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Amherst College

Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5000
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Amherst College at a Glance

Amherst College is a small private college located in the fringe town of Amherst, Massachusetts. Currently, there are roughly 1,819 students enrolled, 49% of which are male and 51% female. Athletically, Amherst College is an NCAA III school and is part of the NESCAC.

General Information

Student Count:1,819
Gender Ratio:49% Male, 51% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's
School Setting:Small four-year, highly residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Fringe Town
School Type:Private
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$38,250
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$38,250
Yearly Room:$5,500
Yearly Board:$4,650
In-state Cost (On Campus):$51,878
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$51,878

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(413) 542-2000
Athletic Phone:(413) 542-2274

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:1,746 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:20
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

Amherst College Admissions & Academics

On average, Amherst College has around 7,679 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Recommended
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Not Accepted
Letters of Rec:Required
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Not Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:Recommended
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:7,679
Male Applicants:3,368
Female Applicants:4,311
% Male Applicants:44%
% Female Applicants:56%
Total Admitted:1,227
Admitted Males:584
Admitted Females:643
% Admitted Males:48%
% Admitted Females:52%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:356
Percent Who Submit SAT:76%
ACT Scores Submitted:120
Percent Who Submit ACT:26%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:660
25th% Math:650
25th% Writing:660
25th% Overall:1,970
75th% Reading:760
75th% Math:780
75th% Writing:770
75th% Overall:2,310

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:30
25th% Math:29
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:30
75th% Reading:34
75th% Math:35
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:34

Amherst College Athletics
"Home of the Lord Jeffs"

General Lord Jeffs Sports Info

Division:NCAA III
Conference:NESCAC
Team Colors:Purple and White
Stadium Name:Pratt Field
Stadium Capacity:7,500
Gym Name:LeFrak Gymnasium
Gym Capacity:2,000

Lord Jeffs Contact Info

Phone:(413) 542-2000
Athletic Phone:(413) 542-2274
Website:http://www.amherst.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.amherst.edu/athletics

Amherst College Campus & Student Body

Amherst College offers a total of 29 different majors and 1 degree award levels: Bachelor's.

Student Body Info

White:41.7%
Unknown:14.6%
Asian:10.3%
Afr. American:10.2%
Hispanic:9.6%
Non-resident:7.1%
Multi-Ethnic:6.3%
Nat. American:0.2%
Pac. Islander:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Navy
Distance Learning Program:No
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:No
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYes
Computer ScienceYes
English & LiteratureYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
HistoryYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Legal ProffessionsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYes
Natural ResourcesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYes
PsychologyYes
Social ScienceYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes


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