Amherst College
Amherst College is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, established in 1821. Initially proposed as an alternative to Williams College, it has evolved into an exclusively undergraduate four-year institution with a highly selective admissions process.
The college offers a unique open curriculum where students have the freedom to choose from 41 major programs and design their interdisciplinary major, without core curriculum requirements. With an enrollment of 1,971 students in fall 2021, the college is affiliated with the Five College Consortium, allowing students to take classes at four other Pioneer Valley institutions.
Amherst also competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference and has historical ties with Williams College and Wesleyan University. The institution has strong academic affiliations, with notable alumni, faculty, and affiliates including Nobel Prize laureates, Rhodes Scholars, Pulitzer Prize recipients, and other renowned figures across various fields.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Founded: 1821
- Phone:+1 413-542-2000
- Cost: $18,809 / year
- Students: 1,971 Undergrads
- Address: 220 South Pleasant Street Amherst, MA
- Website: https://www.amherst.edu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amherstcollege
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amherstcollege/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmherstCollege
Ranking:
- Most Diverse Colleges in America: 9 of 1,517
- Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America: 12 of 309
- Best Small Colleges in America: 13 of 968
