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Amherst is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Amherst, MA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Amherst earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Amherst include music, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Amherst in 2007-2008, 15% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 660 to 760 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 660 and 760.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Amherst does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Amherst are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,683 students (1,820 full-time equivalent).
Amherst is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Amherst makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the New England Small College Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Amherst College
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
General Phone: (413) 542-2000
http://www.amherst.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 263 | economics, English, political science, history, French language, anthropology, American studies, African-American studies, ... |
| Science | 55 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 17 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Medicine | 16 | neuroscience |
| Law | 14 | legal studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Amherst in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 445 | 34 |
In 2007-2008, Amherst had a total enrollment of 1,683 students (1,820 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 16% |
| California | 13% |
| (International Students) | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Amherst offers campus housing for 1,728 of its 1,820 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Amherst, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,745 | 1,144 | 15% | 438 | 38% |
| Men | 3,289 | 527 | 16% | 218 | 41% |
| Women | 4,456 | 617 | 14% | 220 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 760 |
| SAT Writing | 660 | 760 |
| ACT Verbal | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 37,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 37,640 |
| Room and board | $ 9,790 |
| Room charge | $ 5,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Amherst participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 211500)
Amherst has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 63 | $141,937 | 36 | $124,033 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $88,371 | 9 | $86,944 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $77,560 | 14 | $77,186 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $62,520 | 14 | $58,136 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 17 | $67,606 | 13 | $64,308 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 119 | $110,860 | 86 | $92,770 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Amherst Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy) NCAA athletic conference member
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