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Learn how to apply, visit and afford Amherst College, a leading liberal arts institution with a generous financial aid program. Explore our academic offerings, campus life, diversity programs and student blogs.
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- Visiting Amherst
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Learn about Amherst College, a leading liberal-arts institution with a diverse and rigorous curriculum, a vibrant campus life and a strong alumni network. Explore the facts, photos and news of the college and its students, faculty and programs.
Amherst College (/ ˈ æ m ər s t / ⓘ 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.
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.
Learn about Amherst College, a leading liberal arts institution with a diverse and talented student body, a comprehensive financial aid program, and a vibrant town and area. Explore Amherst's history, traditions, alumni, sustainability, and more.
Get a glimpse of Amherst College and see what makes us special! S tudents who are interested in applying to Amherst should first be familiar with our available admission options, our application requirements, our deadlines and our approach to reviewing and evaluating applications for admission.
Amherst participates in a variety of Five College programs, including 11 certificate programs, supervised independent and mentored language programs, and two shared departments. View Amherst’s course offerings for Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino studies.
