Amherst College Admissions Information
Amherst College
Amherst, MA (
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Founded in 1821, Amherst College has established itself as one of the nation’s premier liberal arts schools. Located in the picturesque town of Amherst, Massachusetts, the College is consistently recognized for its rigorous academic programs and small classes taught by committed faculty. Academically, the school is renowned; it was ranked #2 for national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report. The city of Amherst hosts two additional universities–Hampshire College and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst–which further fosters a collegiate feel for students and residents alike. A member of Five College Consortium, Amherst provides its students with the unique opportunity of cross-enrolling in classes at Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, Smith, and the University of Massachusetts.
Amherst College’s students represent a wide variety of interests and passions; the school offers more than 140 registered clubs and organizations. Distinguished alumni include author David Foster Wallace, Prince Albert of Monaco, and President Calvin Coolidge. Rich in history in many aspects, the school claims to have the oldest athletics program, and third oldest football field, in the country. Amherst also features many a cappella groups which can regularly be found performing around campus–this, it can be assumed, has warranted the school’s unofficial nickname of “the singing college.”
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
PO Box 5000
Amherst, MA 01002-5000 |
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| Phone Number: |
(413) 542-2000 |
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| Website: |
www.amherst.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, Club, Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
1,744 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
90% |
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| Percent international: |
8% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
50:50 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
8:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Economics
Political Science and Government
Psychology |
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| Special study programs: |
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC (Air Force)
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed housing
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Cooperative housing |
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Activities:
Choral Groups
Drama
International Students
Literary Magazine
Music Ensembles
Opera
Student Government
Symphony Orchestra |
Dance
Film Society
Jazz Band
Model U.N.
Musical Theater
Radio Station
Student Newspaper
Yearbook |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #10 "School Runs Like Butter"
- Best Northeastern Colleges
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- Top 10 Best Value Private Colleges
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Admissions Information
With an acceptance rate of 15%, Amherst is undoubtedly one of the most competitive liberal arts colleges in the country. As such, applicants can be sure that admissions officers are seeking more than high standardized test scores in their prospective students. Applicants should present themselves as well-rounded, albeit academically successful, candidates for admission.
According to admissions officials, the most important considerations in the decision process are a student's secondary school record, academic GPA, standardized test scores, character, application essay, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendations, illustrated talent, and whether he or she is a first generation college student. While not as important, factors such as alumni relation, class rank, volunteer and work experience, geographical residence, and racial status are also considered.
| Admissions address: |
PO Box 5000
Amherst, MA 01002-5000 |
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| Phone number: |
(413) 542-2328 |
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| Fax number: |
(413) 542-2040 |
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| Admissions Website: |
www.amherst.edu |
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| Email: |
admission@amherst.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Katharine Fretwell |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
7,679 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
15% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 15 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay(s)
Standardized test scores
2 academic teacher evaluations
School report
Mid-year report
Final report
Interview (optional) |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes: SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Highest section scores across test dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
660
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710
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760
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73%
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| SAT Math |
650
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715
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780
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73%
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| SAT Writing |
670
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715
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760
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73%
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| College Board code: |
3003 |
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| ACT code: |
1774 |
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