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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.
A liberal-arts education develops an individual’s potential for understanding possibilities, perceiving consequences, creating novel connections and making life-altering choices. It fosters innovative and critical thinking as well as strong writing and speaking skills.
Amherst is a private, not-for-profit college that for almost two centuries has prepared students to use ideas to make a difference in the world. At Amherst, you are part of a lively, inquisitive, devoted community of students, faculty, staff and alumni who find inspiration in one another and in the process of learning.
The catalog provides information about books, e-books, films, and music held at Amherst and the Five Colleges, including the Depository. Make a request to have an item delivered by logging in. If an item is missing, we can search for it.
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 .)
