Amherst Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Amherst Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts

There are at least 3 colleges in Amherst, listed and described below. These schools represent 28,987 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 27,894 full-time students, and a reported 14,901 dorm rooms.

For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Amherst College, Hampshire College or University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Massachusetts Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Amherst is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Amherst.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Amherst.

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Colleges in Amherst with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Amherst College
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5000

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, political science, English, psychology, history, French language, biology, neuroscience.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 1,683 students, 1,820 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,728 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 660-760. Math: 660-760. Writing: 660-760.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Hampshire College
893 West St
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5001

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: film and photography, English, fine arts studies, area and Cultural studies, biological and biomedical sciences, music, sociology, psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 1,431 students, 1,397 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,191 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 610-700. Math: 540-660. Writing: 590-700.
Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option.

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts 01003

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business management, education, communication studies, hospitality management, sports and fitness management, English, sociology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 25,873 students, 24,677 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 11,982 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-620. Math: 540-640.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Chicopee Colleges	1	54,653	1,258	396
Greenfield Colleges	1	18,168	2,236
Holyoke Colleges	1	39,838	6,461
Northampton Colleges	1	28,978	3,065	2,441
South Hadley Colleges	1	17,196	2,204	2,125

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