Amherst College seeks to provide the very best liberal arts education to undergraduate students and outstanding support to a faculty engaged in teaching and research. The College brings a diverse group of distinguished faculty members and exceptional students together in a residential setting conducive to personal and intellectual development. It encourages faculty to contribute to their disciplines and to society through scholarship, performance or professional work. Amherst promotes breadth of study for all students through its advising system and depth through its departmental majors. An Amherst education fosters critical thought and creative achievement in the sciences, arts and humanities by emphasizing close interaction between faculty and students and by offering vigorous support for independent research.
Geographic Region:
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Carnegie Classification:
Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Name of Chief Administrator:
Anthony W. Marx
Title of Chief Administrator:
President
General Information Phone:
(413) 542-2000
Financial Aid Office Phone:
(413) 542-2296
Admissions Office Phone:
(413) 542-2328