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Every Amherst College student arrives with unique skills, insights, creativity, and passion. At Amherst, you’ll thrive individually, and you’ll make the herd stronger.
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Amherst College is home to curious thinkers and remarkable doers. As a top liberal arts institution, we prepare students to define their next step through dynamic courses, intentional …
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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. Today, its …
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More than 30,000 college students live in Amherst during the academic year. The walkable downtown is filled with restaurants, coffee houses, a movie theater, and a live-music venue.
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Amherst students have access to 42 majors, an open curriculum, talented and accessible faculty, the Five College Consortium, and opportunities for research and internships around the world.
Amherst History | About Amherst | Amherst College
Founded in 1821, Amherst College celebrated its bicentennial in 2021. See an interactive timeline, vintage photos, essays, news stories, and more (podcasts, too!).
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We know there’s a lot of information to cover when it comes to understanding how financial aid works at Amherst. You probably have more questions, but don’t worry—we’ve got answers.
Majors | Academics | Amherst College
Amherst participates in a variety of Five College programs, including 11 certificate programs, supervised independent and mentored language programs, and two shared departments.
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