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History; Sexuality, Women's and Gender Studies. History professor Jen Manion was elected to the Society of American Historians in recognition of “the narrative power and scholarly distinction of her historical work.”.
We search for exceptional students from across the country and around the world, including from places and populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Our financial aid policies are among the most generous in the nation.
Amherst College ( / ˈæmərst / ⓘ [6] AM-ərst) is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1821 as an attempt to relocate Williams College by its then-president Zephaniah Swift Moore, Amherst is the third oldest institution of higher education in Massachusetts. [7]
Amherst College is a private institution that was founded in 1821. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,898 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 1,000 acres. It utilizes a semester-based...
About Amherst. Amherst College prepares students to make a difference in the world. Our financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and our student body is among the most diverse.
Please note that Amherst College does not accept applications from individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree. Amherst College will continue its test-optional policy for all applicants.
First, read about our visiting options below. Next, check out our monthly calendars of tours and information sessions. Then sign up online for the tour and/or information session of your choice. (Groups of ten or more visitors should submit the group visit form .)
Profile of Amherst College. Johnson Chapel. A mherst College prepares students to use ideas to make a difference in the world. Since its founding in 1821 in western Massachusetts, Amherst has demonstrated steadfast confidence in the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking.
Academics. Course Evaluations. A mherst offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in 40 majors in the arts, sciences, social sciences and humanities. Students can carry more than one major, create their own interdisciplinary major or engage in independent scholarship.
As part of our long-standing commitment to decreasing barriers to college access and affordability, Amherst has broadened the eligibility options for our Quick Pass application fee waiver and accepts self-reported test scores.
