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AMHERST COLLEGE

  • Boltwood Avenue
  • Amherst, MA 01002
  • OPEID College Code: 00211500
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  • General Phone: (413) 542-2000
  • President: Anthony W. Marx
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Town Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 1,744
  • College Mascot: Lord Jeffs
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Amherst College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
  • ROTC
    • Navy
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Amherst College Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
    None Available
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,3684,3117,679
Number Granted Admission (%)584 (17%)643 (15%)1,227 (16%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)237 (41%)230 (36%)467 (38%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam35676%
ACT ® Exam12026%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading660760
SAT ® Math650780
SAT ® Writing660770
 
ACT ® Composite3034
ACT ® English3034
ACT ® Math2935
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving17%17%4%50%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,395$4,747$2,012$33,650
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Number in Repayment159154178
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,928$37,640$36,232
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,928$37,640$36,232
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,928$37,640$36,232
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,150$9,790$9,420
Other Expenses$1,800$1,800$1,700
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$51,878$50,230$48,352
In-State$51,878$50,230$48,352
Out of State$51,878$50,230$48,352
Off Campus
In-District$39,928$38,640$37,232
In-State$39,928$38,640$37,232
Out of State$39,928$38,640$37,232
Off Campus with Family
In-District$39,928$38,640$37,232
In-State$39,928$38,640$37,232
Out of State$39,928$38,640$37,232
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree31
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree3
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree42
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies Degree13
Asian Civilization Studies Degree5
European Civilization Studies Degree2
United States Studies Degree5
Womens Studies Degree-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree11
German Language and Literature Degree3
Latin Language and Literature Degree-
Russian Language and Literature Degree1
Spanish Language and Literature Degree4
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree2
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Other Degree-
 
History
History Degree23
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree8
Neuroscience Degree10
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies Degree13
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree6
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree4
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree9
Religious Studies Degree-
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy Degree2
Chemistry Degree12
Geology and Earth Science Degree5
Physics Degree4
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree40
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree12
Economics Degree80
Political Science Degree29
Sociology Degree11
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree3
Music Degree9
Art Studies Degree17
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,744
    • Undergraduate: 1,744
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 869 Female: 875
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 869 Female: 875
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,744 Part-Time: 0
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,744 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1428%
American Indian20.1%
Black18911%
Asian18310%
Hispanic18911%
White67939%
Unknown36021%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18382%
Ages 18-1977845%
Ages 20-2177144%
Ages 22-241418%
Ages 25-29140.8%
Ages 30-3420.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees80075050
Faculty Status20718918
Tenured Faculty13011812
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service21519520
Primarily Instruction20718918
Primarily Research862
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1061051
Other Professionals1431358
Technical and/or Paraprofessional33631521
Clerical And Secretarial14412717
Skilled Crafts3131-
Service and/or Maintenance1331312
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$102,746 (189)$109,417 (112)$93,042 (77)
Professor$135,255 (89)$142,158 (57)$122,959 (32)
Associate Professor$87,847 (30)$87,542 (19)$88,373 (11)
Assistant Professor$75,455 (31)$76,265 (17)$74,471 (14)
Lecturer$58,189 (18)$56,433 (6)$59,067 (12)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$102,746 (189)$109,417 (112)$93,042 (77)
Professor$135,255 (89)$142,158 (57)$122,959 (32)
Associate Professor$87,847 (30)$87,542 (19)$88,373 (11)
Assistant Professor$75,455 (31)$76,265 (17)$74,471 (14)
Lecturer$58,189 (18)$56,433 (6)$59,067 (12)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes658376282
Unduplicated Athletes513299214
Baseball2626-
Basketball291712
All Track Combined18410282
Field Hockey21-21
Football7575-
Golf1798
Ice Hockey462521
Lacrosse583424
Soccer522824
Softball14-14
Squash331617
Swimming and Diving492128
Tennis412318
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$73,520$71,818
Assistant Coaches-$15,359$11,046
 
Coaches
All Coaches683830
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
All Track Combined954
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches743
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Ice Hockey532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Lacrosse633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Squash211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students94%
 
By Gender
Male92%
Female96%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien92%
American Indian100%
Black98%
Asian98%
Hispanic77%
White96%
Unknown89%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less85%
5 Years92%
6 Years94%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related2-
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape57
Burglary2824
On Campus
Forcible Rape58
Burglary3843
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson14
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