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Amherst is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Amherst, Massachusetts. 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 mathematics, science, music, art studies, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Amherst in 2005, 19% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 670 to 780 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 680 and 780. Amherst attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Amherst are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Amherst, in 2005, had 1,612 students (1,612 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Amherst College
Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
General Phone: (413) 542-2000
Admissions Phone: (413) 542-2328
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 542-2296
http://www.amherst.edu
Amherst awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 222 | English, economics, history, political science, French language, interdisciplinary studies, Asian studies, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 49 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | psychology |
| Law | 26 | legal studies |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer science |
| Medicine | 13 | neuroscience |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Amherst in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 409 | 32 |
In 2005, Amherst had a total enrollment of 1,612 students (1,612 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 40% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 22% |
| Massachusetts | 11% |
| California | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 8% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Amherst offers campus housing for 1,632 of its 1,612 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,284 | 1,175 | 19% | 431 | 37% |
| Men | 2,913 | 554 | 19% | 208 | 38% |
| Women | 3,371 | 621 | 18% | 223 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 670 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 780 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 33 |
| 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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 542-2328
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,395 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,395 |
| Room and board | $ 8,585 |
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,985 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Amherst participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 211500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 542-2296
Amherst has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 75 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 67 | $119,131 | 34 | $101,000 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $79,950 | 5 | $71,880 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $65,750 | 18 | $64,150 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $57,567 | 9 | $54,322 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $61,991 | 7 | $54,029 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 111 | $98,145 | 73 | $79,660 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
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% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| 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 art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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