General Information

Location:
Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002

General Info:
(413) 542-2000

Website:
www.amherst.edu

Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profit

Awards offered:
Bachelor's Degree

Campus setting:
Town: Fringe

Campus housing:
Yes

Student population:
1,683 (all undergraduate)


Admissions Department: www.amherst.edu/admission/

Financial Aid Office: www.amherst.edu/~finaid/

Apply Online: www.amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear_app

Mission Statement

www.amherst.edu/aboutamherst/mission

Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Navy) Teacher certification Study abroad

Student Services
Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers

Credit Accepted
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits

Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences

Religious Affiliation
Not applicable

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Undergraduate Student Age
24 and under: 99% 25 and over: 1%