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Amherst College

100 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002

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Since its founding in 1821, Amherst College has become one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, enrolling some 1,600 talented, energetic and diverse young men and women.

Renowned for its talented students, committed faculty, and rigorous academic life, Amherst offers the B.A. degree in 34 fields of study. With a faculty-student ratio of 1 to 8, Amherst’s classes are characterized by spirited interchange among students and acclaimed faculty skilled at asking challenging questions. Students participate in sophisticated research, making use of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. And Amherst’s open curriculum allows each student—with the help of a faculty adviser—to chart an individual course through the more than 800 courses offered at the college; there are no distribution requirements. Honors work is encouraged and in recent years has been undertaken by nearly half of the graduating class.

Amherst College seeks to provide the very best liberal arts education to undergraduate students and outstanding support to a faculty engaged in teaching and research. The College brings a diverse group of distinguished faculty members and exceptional students together in a residential setting conducive to personal and intellectual development; it encoursges faculty to contribute to their disciplines and to society through scholarship, performance or professional work. Amherst promotes breadth of study for all students through its advising system and depth through its departmental majors. An Amherst educatioin fosters critical thought and creative achievement in the sciences, arts and humanities by emphasizing close interaction between faculty and students and by offering vigorous support for independent research.

Amherst College is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of 35,000 people in the western part of the state. The college's 1,000-acre campus is adjacent to downtown Amherst.

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Amherst College

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Amherst College is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 1821, it is the third oldest college in Massachusetts, and has been coeducational since 1975.

Amherst is ranked first among liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, tied with rival Williams College and is classified as a more selective institution by the Carnegie Foundation.

History

Founded in 1821, Amherst College developed out of the secondary school Amherst Academy. The college was originally suggested as a successor to Williams College, which was struggling to stay open. Although Williams remained open, Amherst was formed, and diverged from its Williams roots into an individual institution.

Amherst Academy

In 1812, funds were raised in Amherst for a secondary school, Amherst Academy. The institution was named after the town, which in turn had been named after Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, a veteran from the Seven Year's War and later commanding general of the British forces in North America. On November 18, 1817, a project was adopted at the Academy to raise funds for the free instruction of "indigent young men of promising talents and hopeful piety, who shall manifest a desire to obtain a liberal education with a sole view to the Christian ministry." This required a substantial investment from benefactors.

During the fundraising for the project, it became clear that without larger designs, it would be impossible to raise sufficient funds. This led the committee overseeing the project to conclude that a new institution should be created. On August 18, 1818, the Amherst Academy board of trustees accepted this conclusion and began building a new college.

Williams College debate regarding removal

According to Tyler:

As early as 1815, six years before the opening of Amherst College, the question of removing Williams College to some more central part of Massachusetts was agitated among its friends and in its board of trustees. At that time Williams College had two buildings and fifty-eight students, with two professors and two tutors. The library contained fourteen hundred volumes. The funds were reduced and the income fell short of the expenditures. Many of the friends and supporters of the college were fully persuaded that it could not be sustained in its present location. The chief ground of this persuasion was the extreme difficulty of the access to it.

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Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lord Jeffs

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,618
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 32,395
Students Receiving Aid:
74%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 55
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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Degree Programs at Amherst College

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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 49%
Other 22%
Asian 13%
African-American 9%
Hispanic 7%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 90%
In-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 21%
Massachusetts 10%
California 8%
Connecticut 5%
New Jersey 5%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 101%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (New England Small College Ath Conf)
Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
Track (New England Small College Ath Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 32,395    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 614    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,340 17%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,406 4%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 21,740 48%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,380 51%  
Any Aid:
   74%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 19% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 670, Math: 680
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 780, Math: 780
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 13%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 29, Verbal: 29, Math: 28
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 33, Verbal: 34, Math: 33

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 55.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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rosalie
rosalie

Question: What are my chances at amherst college?

Unweighted cumulative GPA through junior year- 4.0 (5.15 weighted) Ranked 10/393 students taking max. number of AP/IB classes IB Diploma Candidate 2120 SAT (taken it once...taking it again in october) National Honor Society -no "sports" but i have been dancing (ballet w/pointe work and jazz) for 10 years -teach sunday school -tutor young children -did study abroad program in israel for 2 months during summer -did program at brandeis university focusing on law oh yeah, forgot AP scores and SAT II's AP World-5 AP US-5 AP Calc AB-5 AP Environmental-5 SAT II US History- 790 Math IIc- 740
29 months ago
88Keys
88Keys

Best Answer

I agree...your chances look VERY good -- especially if you can bring your SAT's up even more. I think if you get a 2250-2400, you'll be practically irresistible to Amherst! If you've studied a foreign language, that's also a plus. Here, this link might help: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=2354&profileId=6
Lauren
Lauren

Question: how is it in amherst, massachusetts?

I'm from California and am browsing colleges right now(im 17), trying to see possible places to apply to. What is it like in Amherst, Massacusetts? Is there any type of city life, or is it all fields? Are there rivers/any type of water? im used to the beach lol. Right now I'm looking at Hampshire College, I love how their majors work(u dont need one specific area, you can choose to learn about a wide variety of things).last.... is there any college like that in california, oregon, or washington? i have no idea why someone would tell me im not ready for college, u dont even know me lol, im far readier than alot of kids. i have straight A's at a challenging school and i got 1820 on SAT. also, not to mention that 100% of kids at my school go to college right away
29 months ago
maxpowr90
maxpo...

Best Answer

LMFAO. There is reason it is called ZooMass. Amerherst, Mass is in the middle of nowhere so all people do there is party LOTS. You are about 2 hours from Boston and about 45 mintues from Worchester. The campus is very flat. Im not saying UMass Amerherst is a bad school but considering it is a state school, you may be turned off by paying more then alot of your classmates because you are an out-of-state student, just saying.
Tracey O
Tracey O

Question: what do you think about these schools?

Amherst College Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Clark University Emerson College Fordham University Hampshire College New York University Penn State Trinity College (Connecticut) University of Texas Williams College anny comments or concerns are welcolme!!
30 months ago
Super G
Super G

Best Answer

the most prestigious on this list are amherst and williams, they are small liberal arts schools in the northeast that have served many generations of new england's elite. texas and penn state are huge public institutions. texas is the more selective of the two. NYU is the most popular school in new york, and is one of the largest private universities in the nation. it has great film and arts programs. boston u and boston college are breeding grounds for future yuppies of america. both are very good schools. brandeis has a lot of jewish students. if your academic credentials are top notch, i would decide first if you want a small liberal arts college environment (amherst), a midsize university (boston college), or a big university (texas). then narrow it down.
testdummyid13
testdum...

Question: I want to go to Amherst college...?

I just got my ACT score back, a 30, (english 30, math 30, read 28, science 31) and I have a weighted GPA of 4.45 (out of possible 4.5 with honors) I'm in all the possible honors/AP available at my school. I'm also in a sport year round, and have a job and do lots of extracurriculars. But, I'm studying in Germany during my senior year, leaving me not able to take AP classes. Are these points good enough to get into Amherst? What other schools might you reccomend?
31 months ago
Token89
Token89

Best Answer

30 is about average for amherst (28-33 off the top of my head) so you're ok there. have you thought about taking it again or taking the SAT? you'll give yourself a better shot if you get that up to around a 32 or a 2150. sounds like ur good EC/courseload/gpa wise so keep it up. write a good essay and see what happens. i'd say it's a slight reach for you right now though.
Louis B
Louis B

Question: Information about Amherst college?

I know it is a very good school academically, but I am curious about the social life? Are kids at Amherst geeky or what?
31 months ago
clareite
clareite

Best Answer

You'll find some geeks and some snobs at Amherst (as you would anywhere), but most people are laid-back and nice; it's not a cutthroat school at all. The social life is like that of most small schools: you won't find raging keggers every night, but there's no shortage of stuff to do. I loved it there - it's hard to imagine a better place for undergrads!
Republicus
Republicus

Question: Amherst or W&M or U.Va.?

Let's say I've been admitted to Amherst College and the College of William & Mary. Which should I choose? Now let's say I've been admitted to Amherst College and the University of Virginia? Or all three? (In reality I've been accepted to Amherst only, but I want to know in advance of this week when I hear from the other two.) By the way, I just got into William & Mary, too, right now.
34 months ago
goflip713
gofli...

Best Answer

University of Virginia's incoming freshman had an average GPA of 4.07 w/ a 37% acceptance rate. It also placed on the following lists on princetonreview.com Best College Library Jock Schools Best in the Southeast Best Value College Amherst on the other hand, I'm not sure about the GPA, but I know they had a 19% acceptance rate last year so REALLY consider yourself one of the select FEW. Congratulaitons, BTW. Also, Amherst made the following lists on princetonreview.com Best Overall Academic Experience for Undergraduates Professors Get High Marks School Runs Like Butter Best in the Northeast
John R
John R

Question: Do i still have a chance for admission into any of these colleges/Universities?

GPA: 3.67 (4.0 Scale) Class Rank: Top 25% (385 students) SAT: 1950 total (650 X 3 sections) School: Public High School (one of the top 10 PHS in my state) Extracurricular activities: 3 seasons of sports X 4 years Volunteer Work: 150+ Hours (Hospital, Library, Schools, Town, etc.) Location: Northeast, US Work experience: 1 year => with that being sad can i get into one of these schools and what are my chances? 1. Boston University 2. Boston College 3. Northeastern University 4. Tufts University 5. Brown University 6. New York University 7. Villanova University 8. Cornell University 9. Pepperdine University 10. Amherst College 11. Williams College 12. WPI 13. Emerson College *IF THEIR ARE ANY OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITES THAT I SHOULD LOOK INTO LET ME KNOW. I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANY COMMUNITY/JUNIOR/STATE COLLEGES OR ANYTHING ALONG THOSE LINES. I AM LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE 4-YEAR COLLEGE, PREFRABLY IN THE NORTHEASTERN STATES (NY, *MA*, ME, VA, ETC.) THANKS =]]
34 months ago
Joe J
Joe J

Best Answer

Well I gotta say, you put in a lot of information there, but you leave one important thing out: What state are you from? The reason this is important is if it's a small one, top 10 PHS doesn't mean anything, + some of these schools are public ones, and acceptance rate change depending on your residency. In my personal opinion, you seem decently qualified, but definately not quite Amherst, Cornell, etc. level. You've got pretty low SATs for these schools, and unless you have amazing grades and fantastic extracurriculars, if you're not in at least the average for test scores for these schools you're done. I also have no idea what level of sports you played, and which they were. Were they varsity? Schools oftentimes will lower their standards to let in an athlete they think will make a difference, even if it's not a D1 school. The community service hours are a plus, but if you don't sell them they aren't worth anything. 150 service hours is an impressive amount, but what the school is going to want to know is how you made a difference and how you were changed as a person (good essay topic). Also, what are you interested in studying? These are all great/good schools, but they're good for different things. If you're a jock, you might not be happy at a really artsy/literature school, and vice versa. Furthermore, I would reccommend you add some some more second tier schools to your list, and perhaps limit the number of reach schools to those you truly dream about attending. Applications are time consuming, and if you spend too much time on those you have a slim chance at being accepted for you might miss out on some schools you really want to go to. I would really reccommend some schools like Macalester, Grinnell, Carleton, Kenyon and Wooster to you. They are very good schools, and they'd definately be in your ranges, in fact you might be able to get some scholarship money. Just make sure you're finding schools that would be a good fit for you. For closure, I do not know you or all of the facts about you, and thus this is just a shallow evaluation of what you've told me. I understand you're trying not to be too informative since this is the internet, but these are all things you should take into consideration. If you get your SATs up (take the ACT too, some people do better on that), you might have a better chance at those reach schools, I don't know. Anyways good luck.

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